Gandhinagar: The Government of Gujarat successfully concluded its participation at the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026, held from 19 to 23 January 2026 at Davos–Klosters, Switzerland. The high-level Gujarat delegation led by deputy CM Harsh Sanghavi, held over 58 high-impact engagements with global chairpersons, CEOs, investors, and multilateral institutions. These interactions significantly strengthened Gujarat’s standing as one of India’s most trusted and forward-looking destinations for investment across priority sectors. During the five-day global forum, Gujarat presented a unified vision of economic growth rooted in strong industrial foundations, modern infrastructure, innovation-driven development, and policy stability. The delegation engaged extensively…
Author: Melvyn Thomas
Ahmedabad: Gujarat has always been the entrepreneurial state in the heart of India. The real strength of this state lies in its enterprising traders and their generations-old business acumen. For centuries, Gujarat has been a global leader in sectors like textiles, diamonds, chemicals and pharma. However, in the last two decades, a quiet but highly influential and modern transformation has been taking place in Gujarat’s economic identity. The Gujarati entrepreneurship that established a global business network through the trade of physical goods is now establishing it as India’s leading ‘derivatives trading hub’. When the journey started in 2004, the basic…
Surat: The diamond city of Surat is all set to witness three exhibitions under one roof for three long days. The Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SGCCI) and the Southern Gujarat Chamber Trade and Industries Development Center have jointly organized ‘Food and Beverages’, ‘SGCCI Global Village’ and Women Entrepreneur Exhibition at the Surat International Exhibition and Convention Center, Sarsana, starting from January 24. Anar Patel, successful woman entrepreneur of Gujarat and daughter of former Gujarat chief Minister and governor of Uttar Pradesh Anandiben Patel, who is appointed as the president of Khodhaldham, will inaugurate all the three exhibitions…
Mumbai: On the auspicious occasion of Saraswati Puja, also known as Vasant Panchami or Shri Panchami in different parts of India, Senco Gold & Diamonds, presents a thoughtfully curated festive collection inspired by reflection, renewal and purposeful beginnings. Celebrated as a day that honours learning, creativity and clarity of thought, the festival also marks the arrival of spring a time when individuals and families seek blessings for milestones ranging from the start of education and weddings to new homes and meaningful new chapters in life. Inspired by the spirit of the occasion, the Saraswati Puja collection brings together spiritual symbolism,…
Surat: The Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SGCCI) has represented the Gujarat government to regularize industrial properties with possession receipts (kabza raseed) in the entire state including Surat. In the state of Gujarat, especially in Surat and South Gujarat, as well as other industrial areas of the state, many industrialists have been running industries for years. The land and properties of many of these industries are being used on the basis of Possession Receipt. Industrialists have invested a large amount of capital on such properties and have set up factories, workshops, godowns and other industrial structures. Although these…
Surat: The Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SGCCI) organized a special session ‘Shark Tank: Surat Ke Sitare’ at Samhati, Sarsana, Surat. Startup founders from Surat who have made Surat famous on platforms like Shark Tank India at the national level participated in this program. SGCCI stated that these young stars have given national recognition to local ideas by making their dreams come true. Anand Nahar, co-founder of ZORKO, which quickly set up more than 400 outlets in 175 cities of 24 states of the country in fast food-vegetarian, said that during Covid, we started with Vesu and started…
Ahmedabad: Cybersecurity Awareness and Creative Handholding – CAWACH Kendra, operating under the Education Department of the Government of Gujarat, has organized a grand state-level “Reels / Shorts Making Competition” for college and university students across the state. Organized from January 19 to February 8, 2026, this competition will give students a unique opportunity to spread awareness about cyber security, digital cleanliness, protection from online fraud, responsibility on social media and digital well-being. By making short, attractive and creative reels on popular social media platforms, students will be able to convey a strong message of cyber security to the entire society.…
Surat: ‘Insurance is a contract of trust, it is the duty of every insured to follow the principle of ‘Utmost Good Faith’, said Punit Pandya, divisional manager of the New India Assurance Company limited at a seminar on ‘Marine Insurance and Claims: Safeguarding Your Cargo/Securing Your Business’ organised by the Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SGCCI). Pandya said that the government is continuously making efforts to increase the coverage of insurance in the country. Marine insurance has been in existence since the beginning of international trade. The Parliament has also passed a special act for marine insurance. He…
Surat: The business community has described the reforms made in Gujarat Textile Policy-2024 by Gujarat Chief Minister Shri Bhupendra Patel as historic. The Textile and Garment Committee of the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) has welcomed these changes and said that this decision will prove to be a lifeline for women empowerment and urban MSME units. Women and urban MSME units will get a new identity Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) national president Champalal Bothra said that under the new manifesto, women self-help groups (SHGs) associated with the National Urban and Rural Livelihood Mission (NULM/NRLM) are now directly…
Kutch: Rajiben Wankar, a resident of Avadhnagar village in Kutch district, has realized a unique resolve of women empowerment and environmental protection. By managing plastic waste in a systematic manner under Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin), Rajiben has given a living form to the principle of waste-to-wealth. She has provided employment to many women by weaving useful items from waste plastic. Born in the year 1979 in Kotai village of Bhuj taluka, Rajiben could study only up to the second standard. Rajiben, who was involved in labor and weaving since childhood, faced a financial crisis after the sudden death of her…
