Jamnagar: As many as nine leading companies based in Jamnagar signed memorandum of understanding (MoUs) worth Rs 5,716 crore at the district level programme held as part of the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC). The MoUs are expected to generate employment for over 2,100 people in the region. The programme held under the leadership of Minister for Forest and Environment Arjun Modhwadia also saw the handing over of the keys of loading vehicles for business use to the beneficiaries under the Shri Vajpayee Bankable yojana. Jamnagar district holds a unique position in Gujarat’s industrial landscape. From brass parts and bandhani…
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Mumbai : Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB), in association with the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), successfully organized an exclusive awareness and outreach session on the Maharashtra Gems & Jewellery Policy 2025. The event featured an engaging and insightful interaction with Shri Deependra Singh Kushwah (IAS), Development Commissioner (Industries), Government of Maharashtra whose forward-looking perspective offered industry stakeholders a comprehensive understanding of the policy’s objectives, benefits, and long-term implications for Maharashtra’s gem and jewellery sector. The session commenced with Mr. Mehul Shah, Vice president of BDB, warmly welcoming the esteemed guest and attendees. He highlighted the importance of such…
Surat: The Gujarati film industry is all shining with the annual turnover increasing by a whooping 300% in 2025, as compared to 2024. The primary reason behind such a massive increase in turnover is that after the Covid-19, movie-goers in Gujarat have returned to Gujarati films with a series of blockbuster films being released post-Covid-19. Gujarati film director Naitik Rawal, who was speaking at the special session on ‘invaluable investment opportunities in Gujarati films’ organised by the Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SGCCI), said, “After Covid-19, audiences have returned to Gujarati cinema with the release of dozens of…
Surat: The already-struggling Indian diamond industry, hit hard by shrinking US demand and steep American tariffs—has received yet another blow. In a move that stunned diamantaires and exporters, the Mexican Senate has approved a 50% tariff on a wide range of imports from India and other Asian countries, shutting down what many in the industry saw as the only viable route to bypass soaring US import duties. For diamantaires in Surat—home to nearly 90% of the world’s diamond polishing—Mexico was not just an option; it was a lifeline. Several major companies had already begun the process of setting up polishing…
Ahmedabad: Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) organized an interactive session with the industry at GCCI premises, Ahmedabad under the chairmanship of Deputy Chief Minister and Industries Minister Harsh Sanghvi. Sanghvi presented the roadmap for industrial development of the state, upcoming policies and significant improvements in Ease of Doing Business, and called upon the industrialists to join hands and contribute towards the vision of ‘Developed Gujarat @ 2047’. Senior government officials were also present in the session. Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghvi said that the industry has made Gujarat the number one state in the country in terms of…
Gandhinagar: A significant step has been taken toward making Gujarat the destination of choice for hyperscale and enterprise data centres by increasing data centre and IT infrastructure development in the state. For this purpose, MOUs were signed between the State Government, GIFT City, and Sharjah’s Henox IT & Data Centers Pvt. Ltd. in the presence of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi at Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar. This Data Cable Landing Station Project, with a potential investment of approximately ₹1317 crore, will be established in Dhuvaran of Anand District and will create over 1300 direct and…
Ahmedabad: World’s big tech giants like OpenAI, Google and Meta are in a race to be at the top in artificial intelligence and data centers. Due to which there is a shortage of semiconductor devices like RAM, SSD cards, hard drives and graphics cards in the world. Now the prices of all these hardware devices have increased by 25 to 40% in the market. As a result, the prices of all products related to the semiconductor industry sector have increased. In addition, the world’s big memory companies like Samsung, Hynix and Micron have diverted their production towards HBM (high-speed memory),…
Ahmedabad : In an unprecedented and historic event, the Patidar community is set to witness the country’s biggest business congregation as 1 lakh businessmen and women gather under one roof at the world’s highest Vishwa Umiyadham (VUF) in Jaspur on Sunday, the 28th. The landmark VUF Business Mahasammelan 2025 aims to transform the economic landscape of the community by creating a powerful, global business network rooted in collaboration, innovation and self-reliance. Calling it a “turning point for community-led economic empowerment,” a senior organiser said, “For the first time in India’s history, one lakh Patidar entrepreneurs will stand together to build…
Gandhinagar : The Government of Gujarat has announced the second edition of the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC) for the Kutch and Saurashtra region. The conference will be held in Rajkot from 10 to 12 January 2026, alongside the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Exhibition (VGRE), which will take place at the same venue from 10 to 13 January 2026. The event will offer a strong platform for industries, MSMEs, government bodies, and entrepreneurs across the region. This edition of VGRC will spotlight Kutch’s growing success in seaweed farming. Stretching from the Kutch coastline to the deep waters near Devbhumi Dwarka, seaweed…
Surat: Anupam Rasayan India Limited, a company having a global reputation for manufacturing specialised chemicals at Sachin GIDC in the diamond city of Surat, has signed the biggest deal ever in America. Anupam Rasayan, a company run by Anand Desai, one of Surat’s top 10 billionaires, has created history by signing an agreement of Rs 1350 crore (US$150 million) to buy America’s Jayhawk Fine Chemicals. Anupam Rasayan India Ltd., a leader in custom synthesis manufacturing and speciality chemicals, on Wednesday signed an agreement to acquire 100% of Jayhawk Fine Chemicals Corporation (“Jayhawk”) (part of CABB Group), a US specialty chemicals…
