At the CII Annual Business Summit 2026, Sunil Bharti Mittal delivered a powerful message to India Inc amid global economic uncertainty and the ongoing Middle East crisis. Echoing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call, the Airtel chairman urged industries to invest more within India, reduce dependence on gold imports, cut energy costs, and accelerate the shift toward renewable energy. Highlighting Airtel’s rising CapEx spending, Mittal said this is not the time to hold back but to “double down” on India’s growth story. With a young consumer base and strong domestic demand, he pitched a bold vision of “Make in India, from India, serving India.”