In a rapidly evolving chemical industry, networking plays a pivotal role in driving business development, innovation, and policy coherence. Two leading platforms—Indian Chemical Council (ICC) and the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)—offer structured forums that connect stakeholders and accelerate progress.
Business Development Through Networking ICC and CII regularly organize summits, B2B meets, and industry-specific conclaves where developers, suppliers, financiers, and policymakers meet to explore synergies. At the 2023 ICC Annual Conference, over 600 delegates participated in knowledge-sharing and commercial deal-making sessions that resulted in $150 million in MoUs.
Building Innovation Networks CII’s Industrial Innovation Council facilitates thematic networks focused on sustainable chemistry, digital manufacturing, and process safety. These networks allow members to co-develop innovations and receive mentoring from industry veterans and academic researchers.
Cross-Sector and International Collaboration CII and ICC help Indian companies connect with global counterparts through delegations to Europe, Japan, and the Middle East. Such exchanges result in technology transfers, joint ventures, and access to export markets.
Training and Regulatory Insights Both organizations offer regular briefings and workshops to keep members updated on policy changes, compliance requirements, and certification processes. This proactive knowledge-sharing helps especially MSMEs stay competitive.
Networking is not just about introductions; it’s about creating ecosystems of trust, learning, and opportunity. ICC and CII are building such ecosystems where the future of India’s chemical industry is being shaped collaboratively.
