New Delhi, Aug. 10 -- Industry body, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), has recommended a robust land reform, stating that these reforms are imperative for India's competitiveness to boost the country's manufacturing and investor confidence.

The CII said that the global landscape is undergoing seminal transformations, and trade and investment patterns are being reshaped by factors beyond cost. India has long harboured the goal of becoming a leading global hub for manufacturing.

While protectionism and trade wars are a challenge, India's stable policy framework, strong industrial capabilities, large domestic market and a young workforce, coupled with it being seen as a trusted and a capable partner by many nations, set it up as an a...