Deepak Garg Named Vice Chairman; Focus on EODB, MSMEs, and Job Creation
FinTech BizNews Service
Mumbai, March 12, 2025: Mr Vinayak Pai, MD & CEO of Tata Projects Limited (TPL), has been appointed as the Chairman of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Maharashtra State Council for 2025-26, while Mr Deepak Garg, Vice Chairman and Managing Director, Sany India has been appointed as the Vice Chairman, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Maharashtra State Council.
With Maharashtra playing a important role in India's economic trajectory, the new leadership aims to accelerate business growth, policy advocacy, digital transformation, and industry-government collaboration. His leadership will focus on strengthening the state's industrial and economic framework, emphasizing innovation, sustainability, and inclusive development to enhance Maharashtra’s global competitiveness.
"Maharashtra is the key driver of India’s economic growth, and my vision is to position the state as a global business and tourism hub. By fostering industry-government collaboration, embracing technology, and promoting sustainability, we can unlock new opportunities for enterprises and entrepreneurs. I look forward to working with policymakers and industry leaders to create a dynamic and inclusive growth ecosystem. As we have in the past, CII has closely collaborated with the Government of Maharashtra on initiatives like Magnetic Maharashtra. We remain fully committed to working with the government to position Maharashtra as a premier global investment destination," said Mr. Vinayak Pai, the newly appointed Chairman of CII Maharashtra.
CII Maharashtra’s Key Focus Areas for 2025-26
• Industry-Government Collaboration: Strengthening policy reforms and investment opportunities.
• Digital Transformation & Industry 4.0: Promoting AI, fintech, and smart manufacturing.
• Sustainability & Green Growth: Encouraging responsible business practices.
• Boosting MSMEs & Startups: Supporting innovation-driven entrepreneurship.
• Infrastructure & Tourism Development: Enhancing Maharashtra’s appeal as a global investment destination.
• Datacenter
• Skills Development
Mr Vinayak Pai succeeds Mr. Vishal Kamat, who played a key role in shaping Maharashtra’s industrial and economic roadmap over the past year. Under the new leadership, CII Maharashtra will continue to work closely with stakeholders across government, industry, and society to drive the state’s development agenda for 2025-26.
