THE Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Western Region has elected Vir S Advani, Chairman and Managing Director of Blue Star Ltd, as Chairman for 2026–27, and Milon Nag, Chairman and Managing Director of K K Nag Pvt Ltd, as Deputy Chairman. The leadership was announced at the first CII Western Region Council meting held in Mumbai on Thursday. The meeting was attended by captains of Indian industry who are members of the elected council of the CII Western Region.

 

The CII Western Region unveiled its strategic agenda for 2026–27 at its annual regional meeting, anchored by the transformative theme ‘Viksit Pascheem: Accelerating Competitiveness, Sustainability, Globalisation and Inclusive Growth’, a bold blueprint to propel the Western Region to the forefront of India’s national growth story. Regional alignment - Four States, one vision: The Western Region, encompassing the dynamic economies of Goa, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra, contributes significantly to India’s industrial output, export earnings, and foreign investment. The ‘Viksit Pascheem’ agenda is deliberately calibrated to align with the development priorities, policy frameworks, and sectoral strengths unique to each state, while collectively advancing the region’s stature as India’s premier engine of growth.