Leadership Change at CII Western Region: New Chairman to Drive Unified Growth Across Goa, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra
Blue Start Ltd CMD Mr Vir S Advani, K K Nag CMD Mr Milon Nag Elected to Lead CII Western Region 2026–27 at CII Regional Council Meet
CII Western Region Rolls Out ‘Viksit Pascheem’ Agenda, Uniting Goa, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra as India’s Growth Engine
CII Western Region- ‘Viksit Pascheem’ Vision Accelerating Competitiveness, Sustainability, Globalisation & Inclusive Growth Across the Western Region
The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Western Region has elected Mr Vir S Advani, Chairman and Managing Director of Blue Star Ltd, as Chairman for 2026–27, and Mr Milon Nag, Chairman and Managing Director of K. K. Nag Private Limited, as Deputy Chairman. The leadership was announced at the first CII Western Region Council Meeting held in Mumbai. The meeting was attended by captains of Indian industry who are members of the elected council of the CII Western Region.
The Confederation of Indian Industry (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.
CII’s six-pillar agenda is designed to address each state’s distinct opportunities and challenges. Industry-government forums, state-level policy dialogues, and region-specific knowledge sessions will ensure that the Western Region’s voice shapes national policy with greater impact than ever before.
Strategic Focus Areas 2026–27
• Enhancing Global Competitiveness
• Advancing Ease of Doing Business
• Strengthening International Engagement • Accelerating MSME Growth • Promoting Sustainability • Deepening Member Engagement
Vision 2026–27 — industry, government & society united: The agenda recognises that India’s economic transformation is possible only when industrial growth is inclusive, reaching MSMEs in tier-2 and tier-3 cities, skilling youth in aspirational districts, and ensuring that sustainability is not a cost of doing business but a competitive advantage. CII Western Region will work in close partnership with state governments, regulatory bodies, and civil society to ensure that the benefits of accelerated growth are shared equitably across the region.
India stands at an extraordinary inflexion point. The Western Region driving a dominant share of India’s exports, FDI inflows, and industrial output has emerged as the country’s foremost gateway to global markets and a critical engine of its next phase of growth. The ‘Viksit Pascheem’ agenda arrives at a decisive moment, as geopolitical realignments open new avenues for Indian manufacturing, digital transformation accelerates the velocity of enterprise, and sustainability imperatives reshape global supply chains.
