India: Hakkimuddin Ali, business head for Maharashtra at Dalmia Cement (Bharat), has been elected as vice chair of the Maharashtra branch of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). The CII serves as the connecting link between the industry and the government of India.
Ali said that he will use his new position to increase business and industry opportunities in Nagpur, Aurangabad and other cities in Vidarbha, identify problems faced by the industry and suggest necessary remedies to the state government.