Karnataka's AI-Led Transformation: CII's Path to Global Competitiveness

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Karnataka, aims to drive AI-led transformation, focus on sunrise sectors, and enhance MSME capacity to boost the state's global competitiveness. Emphasizing semiconductors, design-led manufacturing, and clean energy, the CII collaborates with government, academia, and startups to accelerate industrial transformation.

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in Karnataka unveiled its strategic vision for AI-driven transformation and support of sunrise sectors and MSMEs to boost statewide competitiveness.

Rabindra Srikantan, Chairman of CII Karnataka, emphasized creating a resilient ecosystem to lead in semiconductors, AI-powered production, and clean energy, with Global Capability Centres evolving as strategic innovation hubs.

Guruprasad Mudlapur, CII Vice Chairman, stressed regional competitiveness beyond Bengaluru, advocating policy simplification and technology adoption to empower MSMEs in Tier 2 and 3 cities.