Surat: Industrialists and entrepreneurs in Surat and south Gujarat region have called for adopting green entrepreneurship for environment protection and proper industrial waste management for sustainable development of industries in the region. This was discussed at the seminar organised by the Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SGCCI) in collaboration with the Gujarat Cleaner Production Center and Center for Entrepreneurship Development on ‘Current Scenario of Industrial Waste Management in Gujarat and Future Opportunities through Green Entrepreneurship’. Experts guided the entrepreneurs on how industries can reduce waste. Industries will have to pay special attention to waste analysis and selection of…
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Ahmedabad: The grand finale of ‘National STEM Quiz 4.0-The Journey of a New Generation’ organized by GUJCOST was held at Ahmedabad’s Science City. At the grand finale, prizes worth a total of Rs. 2 crore were awarded to the winners by dignitaries. With the aim of encouraging scientific curiosity and innovation among the younger generation, STEM Quiz is organized by Gujarat Council on Science and Technology (GUJCOST) under the Department of Science and Technology, Government of Gujarat. In its fourth edition, a total of 15,01,249 students from various states and educational boards across the country registered. After the preliminary and…
Surat: Leading entrepreneurs and industrialists believe that the Indian economy is continuously growing and in the coming times, there is a possibility of significant investment opportunities in various sectors of the country, which can be wisely adopted by investors to get better results. This was discussed at an interactive session organised by the Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SGCCI) in collaboration with JM Financial Private Wealth on ‘Navigating Markets in a Shifting Global Landscape’. Industry leaders and experts provided detailed information to entrepreneurs and investors on the current situation of global markets, the impact of geopolitical situations, macro trends…
Gandhinagar: Aligned with the vision of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on ‘Waste to Wealth’, Aatmanirbhar Bharat, and green energy, Gujarat’s development model has emerged as a compelling national benchmark. The Banas Bio-CNG plant model, developed under the guidance of Chief Minister Shri Bhupendra Patel, is now being adopted by nearly 15 states across the country through the joint efforts of the Union Ministry of Jal Shakti and the Union Ministry of Cooperation. This project, developed by Banas Dairy, is transforming the rural economy by converting organic waste such as cow dung into clean fuel and organic fertilizer. Recognising the…
Gandhinagar: Gujarat has always remained at the forefront of India’s industrial development, with Bharuch district emerging as a key hub for the chemical and petrochemical industry. With well-developed industrial clusters such as Ankleshwar, Panoli, Jhagadia, Dahej, Saykha, and Vilayat, Bharuch district has today become a significant center for a world-class chemical ecosystem. The presence of numerous small, medium, and large industries has strengthened its manufacturing capabilities, earning it the title of the “Chemical Capital of India.” To further accelerate this progress, the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC) for South Gujarat 2026 will be held in Surat. VGRC is a key…
Mumbai: Family-run legacy brand Jagannath Gangaram Pednekar (JGP) Jewellers has reinforced its commitment to transparency, accountability and consumer trust, with the Indian Association for Gold Excellence and Standards (IAGES) accreditation it has received across its 24 stores in Maharashtra and Goa. As India’s gold industry steadily moves towards greater formalisation, legacy jewellers remain aligned on the need for standard, structured frameworks and ethical practices across the entire gold value chain. The IAGES accreditation is a Self-Regulatory Organisation (SRO) established by and for the Indian gold industry to bring clarity and accountability among retailers, manufacturers, refiners, bullion traders, assaying and hallmarking…
Surat: The Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SGCCI) delegation visited Pune to attend the cow-based global summit and expo titled ‘Gau Tech 2026’. A team led by SGCCI vice-president Ashok Jirawala and chairman of SGCCI’s animal husbandry and agriculture committee KB Pipaliya attended the inauguration ceremony of this Expo as a special guest and also actively participated in the seminar. Industrialists manufacturing cow-based products, milk producers, machinery manufacturers and many entrepreneurs associated with the laboratory sector participated in this Expo. The representatives of the SGCCI got detailed information about the products and technologies displayed at various stalls. The…
Surat: The textile processors in Surat, who are caught in the middle of these three problems, including unbearable price hike in coal, sharp price hike in raw materials like chemicals, dyes, colors, etc., and severe shortage of workers, decided in the meeting of South Gujarat Textile Processors Association (SGTPA) that two-day weekly shutdown should be implemented immediately. Textile Mill owners and processing units will be able to keep their units and mills closed on days when there is a staggering power supply and at their convenience. Giving information about the decisions taken in the meeting of South Gujarat Textile Processors…
Surat: The Indian market witnessed sharp decline in gold and silver, stock market and rupee. The prices of gold and silver, which were at an all-time high just one and a half months ago, have fallen to such an extent that many investors and jewelers in Surat started placing orders to buy gold and silver. Gold has declined by Rs. 63,000 per 10 grams from its highest level, while silver has fallen by more than Rs. 1.25 lakh per kg from its highest level. However many investors in Surat seem to be impatient to buy. However, experts say that due…
New Delhi: The 2026 fiscal has been a defining year for Divine Solitaires, a turning point of sorts that posed several challenges but also opened new opportunities. It was a year that kept us on our toes and pushed us out of our comfort zone to rethink our business strategies and align with shifts in the market as well as in consumer expectations. High gold prices, market fluctuations, demand and supply gaps as well as a growing category of young, informed millennials with large disposable incomes and new design orders, have all collectively contributed to the demand for natural diamond…
