Surat: The Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s (SGCCI) Art, Culture and Handicraft Committee is going places when it comes to spreading the awareness on arts and to provide a unique platform to the talented artists in Surat and south Gujarat. After Surat and Ahmedabad, the SGCCI’s Art, culture and handicraft committee has invited talented artists from across the country to participate in the prestigious art exhibition to be held in Mumbai. The main objective of this initiative is to give artists an opportunity to showcase their artistic talent on a large stage and to give them national recognition.…
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Mumbai: The Indian gems and jewellery industry is quite optimistic following the geopolitical situation in the Western Europe and Middle East stabilising and the global diamond sector poised for a significant recovery in the coming months. Mehul Shah, vice-president of Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB), the world’s largest diamond trading hub in Mumbai, said that the peace talks regarding the West Europe conflict are reaching a logical and peaceful conclusion. This shift toward normalcy, combined with a strengthening US economy and rising consumer purchasing power, is all set to boost the jewelry sales, especially studded diamond jewellery, and positively impact the…
Ahmedabad: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, while inaugurating the 100th anniversary celebrations of the establishment of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) in Ahmedabad, said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the country is moving towards celebrating the centenary of independence, while the celebration of 100 years of FICCI and this immortal era of the country is a double bonanza for FICCI. The Chief Minister delivered a motivational address at the meeting of the National Executive Committee of FICCI. He termed the successful journey of FICCI as the oldest, most prestigious and influential…
Mumbai: 3ioNetra Faith and Technology Services Private Limited, now rebranded as SwaDharma, is defining a new category within India’s Faith Tech sector with its integrated “Dharma Stack”, a full-stack digital infrastructure designed for temple digitisation, compliance, and direct devotee engagement. At the core of this evolution is an AI-led intelligence layer, SwaDharma Mitr, designed to map user intent and guide spiritual decision-making. The system enables personalised engagement across services such as digital pooja booking, astrology-led insights, and ritual planning, while creating structured pathways for interaction and transactions. This marks a shift from access-based platforms to intent-driven spiritual ecosystems. As India’s current $58 billion faith economy transitions…
Surat: About 600 entrepreneurs from across Gujarat participated in the AI-driven ‘Speed business Networking Conclave’ organised by the Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s (SGCCI) Business Connect where business to the tune of Rs 10 crore was generated through more than 2,584 business references. The conclave featured expert speakers including Mumbai-based NLP trainer Amit Pathak and Surat-based business coach Vishal Shah. The speakers provided detailed guidance to entrepreneurs and professionals on how to achieve business growth through the use of modern technology, especially Artificial Intelligence. According to NLP trainer Amit Pathak, AI is no longer just a technology, but…
Surat: For the diamantaires in the world’s largest diamond cutting and polishing centre in Surat, the fiscal year 2025-26 may have ended with huge export losses in the diamond jewellery segment due to the US tariff war, but the coming months may bring in joy for the industry. There is a significant amount of pessimism in the diamond industry of Surat that the cutting and polishing sector is all set to see a boom time ahead. Keeping in mind that 9 out of every 10 diamonds in the world are cut and polished in the Surat diamond industry, if we…
Ahmedabad: Adani University in Ahmedabad has taken a big step forward in engineering in this modern age, when the world is moving from 5G to 6G networks. The university and IEEE put on a high-tech seminar on Radio Frequency (RF) and Antenna Design, which led to the opening of the “IEEE Student Chapter” on campus. This seminar at Adani University turned into a way to start a technical revolution. Dr. Vijay Kumar Singh, a well-known scientist from ISRO (the Space Application Center), was the main guest at the event. He told the students, “Antenna design is a basic requirement in…
Surat: The Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SGCCI) organised an informative event titled ‘Investment Forum 2.0’ with the view to spread awareness about proper investment in the rapidly changing economic situation. Ridham Desai, Managing Director, Morgan Stanley India, expressed his views on the topic ‘India Post War: To Be or Not to Be’. Analyzing the impact of global political and economic conditions on India, he said that even amidst global uncertainties, India is moving forward strongly on the path of development. He advised investors to invest conservatively with a long-term view. He said that India has full potential…
Surat: In Surat the global hub of the diamond and jewellery industry—the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) successfully organized a special Studded Diamond Jewellery Buyer-Seller Meet. Providing details about the event, Jayanti Savaliya, Chairman of GJEPC Surat, stated that this initiative was the first of its kind, focusing exclusively on studded diamond jewellery. It encompassed both the natural and lab-grown diamond segments. The event saw the participation of 16 Indian exhibitors alongside 17 international buyers hailing from Russia, the USA, Brazil, Bulgaria, Colombia, and Poland. A key highlight of the event was the ‘Preview Day,’ which facilitated structured…
Surat: There is some good news for the country’s largest man-made fabric (MMF) sector in Surat and south Gujarat. Following the ongoing war between Israel-Iran-US, the Central Government is preparing to slash duties on the import of raw material required for the textile industry and even stall the anti-dumping duty proposals. The war between Iran and America, which has been going on for the last one and a half months, has hit textile clusters across the country, including Surat, the worst. Surat produces the highest daily volume of 60 million meters of cloth in the country. The war has led…
