The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has announced new leadership for its Odisha State Council for the 2025-26 term. Sunil Gupta, Chief Operating Officer of Vedanta Ltd’s Aluminium Business, has taken over as the chairman, succeeding his previous role as vice chairman in 2024-2025. Suresha G, Executive Director of AM/NS India, has been appointed as the new vice chairman. The appointments were made during CII Odisha’s annual day event last month.
As the new chairman, Gupta emphasized CII’s focus on driving growth in critical sectors such as MSMEs, metals and mining, healthcare, agriculture, and food processing in Odisha. He stated that CII aims to promote inclusive economic progress across the state by expanding its operations, particularly in western Odisha, and partnering closely with the government. The organization also plans to strengthen the industrial ecosystem by promoting green building certification, enhancing export potential, and improving infrastructure.
Suresha G, the new vice chairman, reiterated the council’s commitment to leveraging CII’s Centres of Excellence to bring sectoral expertise to Odisha. The organization will support job creation and productivity by providing training on various topics such as GST, GEM, TQM, and export documentation. Additionally, CII will collaborate on skill development of youths, which is expected to have a positive impact on the state’s economy.
The new leadership team is expected to play a crucial role in promoting economic growth and development in Odisha. With their expertise and experience, they will work closely with the government and other stakeholders to drive progress in key sectors and create opportunities for businesses and individuals in the state. The CII Odisha State Council’s initiatives and programs will focus on promoting inclusive growth, enhancing competitiveness, and improving the overall business environment in the state. Overall, the new leadership team is poised to make a significant contribution to the economic development of Odisha and promote the state’s growth and prosperity.