Exclusive: CII President Rajiv Memani On India Growth Outlook Amid West Asia Crisis

India’s economy is navigating a complex global environment marked by geopolitical tensions, volatile crude oil prices, supply chain disruptions and rapid technological change. In this exclusive conversation, Siddharth Zarabi, Group Editor, Business Today, speaks with Rajiv Memani, President, CII and Chairman & CEO, EY India, on the biggest challenges facing India Inc. From weak private sector investment and the innovation gap to AI competitiveness, manufacturing, energy security and India’s growth outlook amid the West Asia crisis — this wide-ranging discussion examines whether Indian industry is doing enough to prepare for the next phase of economic transformation and global uncertainty.