Sunil Mittal Calls for 'India-first' Vision in Industry

Sunil Mittal, Chairman of Bharti Group, emphasizes an 'India-first' approach for the industry, fostering trust, talent cultivation, R&D investment, and export diversification. He urges collaboration with the government for policy frameworks, suggesting a shift in trade strategies and simplifying tax policies to advance economic growth.

In a call for an 'India-first' ethos, Bharti Group Chairman Sunil Mittal urged the industry to transcend individual and sectoral interests for nation-building, emphasizing talent cultivation and R&D investment as key priorities.

Speaking at the CII Annual Business Summit 2025, Mittal championed the 'Tata' model of trust, underscoring its longstanding respect. He advocated for collaboration between industry and government to resolve trade challenges, simplify tax policies, and advance India's economic agenda.

Mittal stressed that a combined effort is necessary for enhancing India's trade strategies and simplifying tax policies, with industry and government working together for a better economic future.

(With inputs from agencies.)