Gandhinagar: Gujarat has launched Integrated Renewable Energy Policy–2025 on the birth anniversary of the pioneer of good governance and former Prime Minister late Atal Bihari Vajpayee. The Integrated Renewable Energy Policy–2025 has been prepared by the Energy Department to address the challenges of climate change and to ensure a rapid transition towards clean and sustainable energy systems. Aligned with India’s Panchamrit Sankalp, Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), and the vision of Viksit Gujarat @2047, this policy is a significant step towards establishing Gujarat as a globally competitive clean energy hub by promoting investment, innovation, and grid stability in the renewable energy…
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Gandhinagar: The Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation (GIDC) is set to establish a new, sector-specific Medical Device Park at Nagalpar in Rajkot. This initiative aims to create a comprehensive ecosystem for the medical device industry, supporting manufacturing, research, and global export. The GIDC’s new Medical Device Park in Nagalpar will be spread across 336 acres. It is designed to be a complete ecosystem, facilitating product development from the initial research stage through testing, manufacturing, and eventually exporting products worldwide. The Nagalpar location offers excellent logistics and connectivity. It is strategically near major ports like Pipavav (125 Km), Kandla (198 Km), and…
Surat: The Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SGCCI) organized an awareness session on Mediation Act and Its Importance for the Disputes among Industries & Businesses at Samriddhi, Nanpura, Surat, in which Retired Judge of National Company Law Tribunal Dr. Deepti Mukesh provided detailed information to the entrepreneurs and professionals of Surat. Retired Judge of National Company Law Tribunal Dr. Deepti Mukesh said that the judicial system in force today is very time-consuming and that is the main reason for delay in justice. This system gradually entered and established itself in the judicial system of India. As legal awareness…
Gandhinagar: Gujarat has achieved a historic milestone in renewable energy by installing over 5 lakh rooftop solar systems, delivering an aggregate installed capacity of 1,879 megawatts. In addition, Gujarat has cumulatively achieved installation of over 11 lakh solar rooftops under various schemes so far, further cementing its position as the nation’s renewable energy frontrunner. Gujarat continues to hold the No. 1 position in rooftop solar installations nationwide, reaffirming its leadership in renewable energy. The state has already achieved 50 percent of its ambitious target of installing 10 lakh residential rooftop solar systems by March 2027, marking a significant milestone in…
“Society needs sensitive and thoughtful human beings, not robots, a true leader creates a sustainable system that keeps the organization strong even after him,” Indian Navy Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Shri Dinesh K. Tripathi Surat: The Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry organized the 9th National HR Conclave at Platinum Hall, Sarsana, Surat, in which Indian Navy Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi was present as the chief guest and gave guidance on leadership to entrepreneurs and HR professionals of Surat. Chief of the Naval Staff of the Indian Navy, Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi…
Surat: Ravikumar Nair, Head Supply Chain, Reliance Industries Limited, said that 15-20 years ago, a separate supply chain department did not exist in any company. Supply chain is a science in itself and it determines the profitability of the company, complete efficiency comes from it. Nair was speaking at the informative conclave on the topic of Smart Supply Chain organised by the Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SGCCI). Nair mentioned the recent flight crisis and said that this will make the importance of supply chain understood. The National Logistics Policy aims to bring logistics costs to single digits.…
Ahmedabad: Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (APSEZ), India’s largest Integrated Transport Utility, has successfully completed the acquisition of 100% interest in NQXT Australia pursuant to completion of all condition precedents, including approvals from ‘majority of minority’ shareholders, Reserve Bank of India, Foreign Investment Review Board of Australia, amongst others. APSEZ has allotted 14,38,20,153 equity shares of face value ₹2 each to the seller, Carmichael Rail and Port Singapore Holdings Pte Ltd on a preferential basis. “Closure of NQXT’s acquisition is a significant milestone in APSEZ’s growth trajectory towards 1 billion metric tonne cargo by 2030”, said Mr. Ashwani…
Gandhinagar: The second edition of the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC) for the Kutch and Saurashtra region, scheduled to be held in Rajkot in January 2026, will once again spotlight Gujarat’s maritime strength before the world. Developed under the guidance of the Gujarat Maritime Board, the Alang–Sosiya Ship Recycling Yard has emerged as one of the world’s largest and most trusted ship recycling hubs, contributing nearly 32 percent to the global recycling volume. Backed by progressive state policies, transparent governance, stringent safety standards and strong environmental commitments, Alang today stands as a powerful symbol of Gujarat’s maritime development journey. So…
Ahmedabad: In a significant development for India’s cement sector, Ambuja Cements Limited, part of the Adani Group, has received approval for two separate Schemes of Amalgamation from its Board of Directors to merge ACC Limited and Orient Cement Limited, establishing a single consolidated ‘One Cement Platform’. Karan Adani, Non-Executive Director – Ambuja Cements Limited, Adani Group, said, “This consolidation represents a transformational step in building a globally competitive, integrated cement and building materials organisation.By bringing Ambuja Cements, ACC, and Orient Cement under a single corporate structure, we are strengthening our ability to drive operational excellence, accelerate growth, and deliver sustainable…
Surat: Botswana’s minister of minerals and energy, Bokolo Joy has invited Surat entrepreneurs to invest in the renewable energy sector in Botswana and participate in the development. Bokolo Joy, while addressing the entrepreneurs at the ‘Explorem Botswana’ event organied by the Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SGCCI) said, “Our economic direction is absolutely clear. Botswana is now moving at a rapid pace towards diversification. We are not limited to the export of raw materials and minerals, but are moving firmly towards value addition, manufacturing, services and technology. We invite investments that create jobs, transfer skills, as well as…
