Surat: Surat entrepreneurs who returned after a week-long visit to African country Ghana said that they have got important leads for many business opportunities in Ghana in the areas ranging from rice supply to ferry services and from textile machinery sales to gold trading. A delegation of 13 industrialists from Surat who went to Ghana under the auspices of Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industries (SGCCI) said that Ghana can prove to be an important gateway to reach 54 countries in the African continent. Ashok Jirawala, Vice President of the SGCCI who went to Ghana with the delegation to…
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Surat: Imagine producing gas and vitrified tiles from the municipal solid waste or leather from the fungi. This has become a reality at the Sardar Vallabhai National Institute of Technology (SVNIT) and the Veer Narmad South Gujarat University (VNSGU). SVNIT Professor Salim Channiwala has developed a technology that can make gas and tiles from waste. While VNSGU bioscience students have made leather from fungi. Eco-friendly plant that converts waste into energy A plant that converts waste into energy has been built on the SVNIT campus. They received a fund of Rs 1 crore from the Ministry of Science and Technology…
Mumbai: Gemmological Institute of India (GII), the premier gemmology institute in India and the only institution recognized by the Government of India’s Department of Science & Technology as a SIRO (Scientific and Industrial Research Organization) laboratory, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Gemmological Institute of Thailand [GIT] during the 73rd Bangkok Gems and Jewellery fair being organized at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, Bangkok. The cooperation agreement outlays activities including education, research, knowledge sharing, research workshops and other areas. According to Mehul Shah, Chairman GII, “The GIT team led by Mr. Sumed and Mr. Thanong have been doing exceptional…
Gandhinagar: Finance Minister of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, Gilles Roth, and his delegation paid a courtesy visit to Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel in Gandhinagar. With 115 banks, assets under management exceeding 8 trillion euros, and a strong presence in investment and financial services across nearly 80 countries. In this context, Luxembourg expressed its keen interest in further strengthening and expanding financial relations with India and Gujarat. During the discussions, the Chief Minister stated that Gujarat is a state with prudent financial management. He further noted that the state is prepared to take the lead in Green Energy, Green Financing…
Surat: There is some good news for the gems and jewellery industry in the diamond city of Surat. Amidst the long-standing demand to start international cargo operations from Surat Airport, there is a strong possibility of starting precious cargo operations in the next few months. The Surat Airport Authority has selected the location of MI room near the domestic cargo terminal for precious cargo operations and its design has been sent to Airport Authority of India Cargo Logistics and Allied Services Company Limited (AAICLAS). Last November, AAICLAS officials visited Surat International Airport. Along with this, the officials held a meeting…
Gandhinagar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged citizens across the nation to embrace indigenous products by adopting the mantra of ‘Vocal for Local’, reinforcing the vision of building an Atmanirbhar Bharat. Under the guidance of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Government of Gujarat has undertaken several new initiatives to support rural and urban artisans, handicraft workers and small industries. Programs such as ‘Gujarat Atmanirbhar Yatra’, ‘G-Maitri Yojana’ and ‘Mahila Udyog Sahay Yojana’ are giving new momentum to indigenous products in the state. In addition, under the Urban Development and Urban Housing Department, statewide Swadeshi Mela (Shopping Festivals) are being organised through…
Gandhinagar: The Government of Gujarat is set to host the third edition of the Gujarat Semiconnect Conference 2026 on March 1, 2026, at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar. Convened by the Department of Science & Technology and Gujarat State Electronics Mission (GSEM), this global conference is inspired by the visionary leadership of the Prime Minister of India, whose call for technological self-reliance has placed semiconductors at the heart of India’s growth agenda. The Chief Minister of Gujarat, Shri Bhupendrabhai Patel, will inaugurate the event alongside Union Minister for Electronics & IT, Railways and Information & Broadcasting Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, Deputy Chief Minister…
Bhavnagar: There is some good news for the industries, entrepreneurs and general public in the coastal town of Bhavnagar. Following the efforts of Union Minister Nimuben Bambhania, direct flights from Bhavnagar to Mumbai, which were shut down a long time ago, are all set to resume from March 29. Considering the demands and feelings of the local people, Union Minister Nimuben Bambhania has made a representation to the Union Civil Aviation Minister. Direct flights from Bhavnagar to Mumbai will resume from March 29, bookings have already started from February 25 and that the minister has appealed the citizens and industries…
Ahmedabad: When the stock market is volatile due to the geo-political and other international issues, large-cap companies have strong balance sheets and also have established business models and experience of going through multiple economic cycles. This results in greater earnings visibility and stable cash flows and is particularly robust during downturns/uncertainties. In the current environment where earnings spreads are wide and valuations look stretched in some places, large caps offer a more balanced risk reward profile. This ensures greater safety for retail investors,” said Pratik Podar, Vice President (Equities), Bandhan AMC. In this context, it is necessary to interpret the…
Ahmedabad: India is the world’s second largest producer, consumer and exporter of ceramic tiles after China, accounting for about 11-15% of global production and about 10.9% of global consumption, while the Indian ceramic industry as a whole accounts for about 14% of global ceramic tile production. The domestic tiles market was valued at Rs. 531 billion in 2025, growing at a CAGR of 6.7% from Rs. 360 billion in 2019. It is projected to expand to Rs. 3.769 billion by 2029. Aparna Enterprises’ Vittero Tiles has inaugurated a state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in Morbi, Gujarat. The new unit will primarily cater…
