A transparent, stable, and globally competitive tax regime is fundamental to fostering economic growth, attracting investment, and enhancing the competitiveness of Indian industry. A well-designed taxation framework supports ease of doing business, encourages innovation, facilitates trade, and provides the fiscal foundation for sustainable and inclusive development.
The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) works closely with the Central and State Governments, tax authorities, policymakers, and industry to promote a predictable, efficient, and business-friendly tax ecosystem. As a trusted interface between industry and government, CII represents the collective voice of business while contributing to tax policy reforms that strengthen India's competitiveness and investment climate.
CII actively monitors developments in direct and indirect taxation, tax administration, and the evolving global tax landscape. Through research, policy papers, stakeholder consultations, seminars, conferences, roundtables, and workshops, the Taxation Department facilitates constructive dialogue between government and industry, helping shape practical, transparent, and growth-oriented tax policies.
A key pillar of CII's engagement is its annual Pre-Budget and Post-Budget Memoranda, which present industry recommendations on fiscal and taxation matters to support informed policymaking. CII has also played an important role in advancing reforms relating to the Goods and Services Tax (GST) and Customs, contributing to policy refinement, smoother implementation, trade facilitation, and simplified compliance through sustained engagement with policymakers and tax administrators.
Through evidence-based advocacy, collaborative engagement, and policy leadership, CII remains committed to supporting a modern, efficient, and globally aligned taxation system that promotes investment, strengthens business confidence, and contributes to India's long-term economic growth and global competitiveness.
A transparent, stable, and globally competitive tax regime is fundamental to fostering economic growth, attracting investment, and enhancing the competitiveness of Indian industry. A well-designed taxation framework supports ease of doing business, encourages innovation, facilitates trade, and provides the fiscal foundation for sustainable and inclusive development.
The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) works closely with the Central and State Governments, tax authorities, policymakers, and industry to promote a predictable, efficient, and business-friendly ...