With the overall mission of “prosperity for all”, following are the key areas of SMF:

1. To promote the rule of law.
2. To provide high quality policy research and analysis on issues.
3. To foster a culture of dialogue and cooperation among corporations.
4. To promote accountable, inclusive, equitable and sustainable public policy.
5. To advocate for citizen-centric good governance and ease of doing business.
6. To promote citizen-centric good governance and ease of doing business.
7. To work for the betterment of marginalized, underrepresented, and deprived sections of society.
8. To advocate for robust, independent, capable, and responsive institutions and regulators.
9. To encourage innovation and entrepreneurship that will create more jobs and opportunities for the people.
10. To provide policymakers with constructive feedback and suggestions on their existing policies and regulations.
11. To champion vital public causes through outreach, advocacy, approaching pertinent forums and legal recourse.
12. To provide a credible platform to engage with the government and other stakeholders on policy matters.
13. To engage with the government, regulators, media, academia, civil society, and other stakeholders on policy matters.
14. To promote self-reliance in India across industry, services, knowledge & research for the benefit of the nation.
15. To work for the benefit of populations directly and indirectly affected by large development and infrastructure projects.
16. To enhance the awareness and understanding of the role and importance of policies in India's economic growth and development.
17. To provide stakeholders with recognition and visibility for their achievements and contributions to the national economy, society, and environment.
18. To facilitate dialogue and collaboration among corporates and other relevant actors on best practices, innovation, sustainability, and social responsibility.
19. To promote responsible and sustainable practices in energy intensive sectors that will minimize the environmental and social impacts of their operations.