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In a recent interview with The Indian Express, CII President Rajiv Memani praised the Reserve Bank of India, stating it “has done its job very proactively,” noting that abundant liquidity, CRR cuts, and simplified circulars mean access to capital is not an issue for industry. As Chairman & CEO of EY India, Memani added that despite robust balance sheets and macroeconomic support, global trade uncertainty and FTA timelines are prompting some businesses to cautiously delay large capex. He called for accelerated workforce skilling and easy business reforms to sustain investment momentum. Read the full interview here. 

In this crisp NDTV Profit segment, Rajiv Memani, President of CII and Chairman & CEO of EY India, highlights India’s economic resilience during 6–9 months of global trade headwinds. He notes that despite elevated uncertainty, investors remain bullish, underpinned by strong corporate balance sheets, solid macro fundamentals, and steady private capex. Memani adds that as geopolitical pressures ease, businesses are poised to shift from precautionary 60–70% planning back to full-scale investment. He also commends the government’s industry consultations on the India–US trade deal, reinforcing confidence in India’s strategic growth trajectory. 

Watch the full video interview on India’s resilience to explore how Rajiv Memani and EY India are navigating external challenges. 

In this insightful Moneycontrol interview, Rajiv Memani, President of the CII and Chairman & CEO of EY India, emphasizes the urgent need for a more rationalized GST framework as part of a “GST 2.0” plan. He also calls for revitalized Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes to draw top-tier companies into India and accelerate manufacturing growth. Memani suggests that these fiscal reforms will enhance efficiency, attract investment, and strengthen the country’s economic resilience amid global uncertainty. This segment offers a compelling view into how targeted policy changes could unlock India’s next phase of industrial expansion. 

In this CNBC‑TV18 exclusive, Rajiv Memani, President of CII and Chairman & CEO of EY India, outlines a clear, strategic roadmap for the India–US trade negotiations. He highlights that a phased agreement targeting “low-hanging fruit” can deliver swift economic benefits while allowing time to address politically sensitive sectors later, ensuring no compromise on national interest or sectoral competitiveness. Memani also underscores the need to tackle high U.S. retaliatory tariffs that currently hamper export growth and calls for structural reforms like GST 2.0 and expanded PLI schemes to boost industry readiness. His message: India is well-prepared, pragmatic, and firm on securing a fair, balanced deal that supports exporters across EVs, pharmaceuticals, auto components, and textiles. 

Watch the full video interview to see how India plans to engineer a win-win trade framework. 

Link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tWtvltgZ6YY