CII Partnership Summit: Vice-President of India Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan graced the inaugural session of the 30th Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Partnership Summit as the Chief Guest in Visakhapatnam today.
Addressing a distinguished gathering of over 2,500 delegates including business leaders, policymakers, captains of industry, and global partners, the Vice-President underscored India’s accelerated industrial and economic growth under the leadership of Prime Minster Shri.Narendra Modi.
Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan highlighted that uplifting crores of people from poverty is the greatest achievement of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, made possible by stimulating sustained economic activity that generates wealth and opportunities.
The Vice-President praised the Government of Andhra Pradesh, led by Chief Minister Shri N. Chandrababu Naidu, for creating one of the most conducive business environments in the country. He said the Chief Minister’s efforts in fostering innovation, infrastructure development, and a business-friendly ecosystem have positioned Andhra Pradesh as a national model for industrial growth.
The Vice-President elaborated on India’s position as the world’s fourth-largest economy and the fastest-growing major economy. He said the ease of doing business is at its best in India because reforms are taking place across every sector — be it labour laws, tax reforms, infrastructure development, or digital initiatives like Digital India. He said this is the right time to invest in India. He also highlighted that India now stands as the world’s third-largest startup ecosystem and is poised to become a leading exporter of clean technology, reinforcing the nation’s commitment to environmentally sustainable development.
Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan reaffirmed India’s steadfast commitment to equitable and inclusive global collaborations, emphasizing that India treats all nations equally irrespective of their size. He expressed confidence in the State of Andhra Pradesh’s ambitious goal of achieving a trillion-dollar economy, emphasizing that this summit will serve as a pivotal platform for advancing technology, trust, and trade to foster inclusive growth and establish India as a global economic leader.
The Vice-President expressed optimism that Visakhapatnam will evolve into a paradise for investments and that Andhra Pradesh will become a hub for quantum technology and green hydrogen.
Governor of Andhra Pradesh, Shri S. Abdul Nazeer; Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Shri N. Chandrababu Naidu; Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal; Union Minister of Civil Aviation, Shri Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu; Union Minister of State for Steel & Heavy Industries, Shri Bhupathiraju Srinivasa Varma; Union Minister of State for Rural Development and Communications, Dr. Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani; and other dignitaries were present at the summit.
The two-day 30th CII Partnership Summit, from 14th to 15th November 2025, is being organized by CII in partnership with the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India and the Government of Andhra Pradesh. The state of Andhra Pradesh is hosting the summit for the fourth time.
The CII Summit is bringing together thought leaders, policymakers, industry captains, and global partners to shape the future of trade and investment. The theme for the summit is Technology, Trust and Trade: Navigating the New Geoeconomic Order. The marquee event features 45 sessions and 72 international speakers, with 2,500 delegates, including 300 overseas participants from 45 countries.
