Israel’s India based consulate Mr. Mark Sofer today called on Gujarat Chief Minister Shri Narendra Modi in capital Gandhinagar and expressed interest in extending cooperation of Israeli companies to Gujarat’s manufacturing sector. Chief Minister Modi invited Mr. Sofer an senior delegation of Israel to participate in Vibrant Gujarat summit 2011.
Monthly Archives: August 2010
Adani’s Dahej solid cargo port begins operation
Adani group firm Mundra Port has commenced operations at its 20-million tonnes port at Dahej in Gujarat, the company said today. The port will cost a total of Rs 1,150 crore, almost half of which has already been infused. “Mundra Port and Special Economic Zone (MPSEZ) announces commencement of operations of the dry bulk...
Aircel launches GSM mobile service in Gujarat
Aircel, the fifth largest service provider in India, launched its GSM (Global System for Mobile) mobile services in Gujarat and became the ninth GSM provider in the state. The company roped in Bollywood actress Prachi Desai to launch its services, who was exited about “Pocket Internet” facility of Aircel. Gujarat, with population of more...
Gujarat Pipavav Port IPO subscribed nearly 19 times
The Rs 500 crore public issue of Gujarat Pipavav Port (GPPL) has received overwhelming response from investors. The issue, which closed today, has been subscribed 18.67 times, as per the NSE website. Qualified institutional investors’ portion closed on Wednesday, which got subscribed 13.2 times. Till August 25, non-institutional and retail investors subscribed 1.2 times...
TTF 2010 concludes in Ahmedabad
Travel and Tourism Fair(TTF) has now become yearly feature in Ahmedabad. As Gujaratis are known for their huge spending in tourist activities, the state is lucrative place for anyone offering good tourism deal. Therefore this time, there were 350 stalls in TTF, and 27 states were officially participating. Ahmedabad’s new Gujarat University indoor AC...
Chintan Parikh is new GCCI President, Mahendra Patel, Prakash Bhagawati Vice President
Chintan Parikh, Chairman and CEO of Ashima ltd is new President of Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry(GCCI). Parikh was appointed today by High Power Committee of GCCI. Leading industrialist of Gujarat, Parikh is IIM Ahmedabad alumni and board member. He is known in Ahmedabad for his public service works including redevelopment and upkeeping...
ABB starts wind power generator plant in Vadodara
ABB’s fourth factory dedicated to making generators for wind turbines has been inaugurated in Gujarat, as the Swiss engineering firm trains its focus on the ascendant Indian wind market. Located in Vadodara, the plant is capable of churning out 100 generators rated up to 2.5MW each month, and will employ 150 people. Despite the...
8 SEZ projects got enviornment clearance, 2 pending in last four years
In last four years, eight SEZ projects in Gujarat have been accorded environmental clearance and 2 projects are under process for submission of requisite information from the project proponents. This was told to parliament on Wednesday(18 August 2010)by the minister. The Special Economic Zone (SEZ) projects are considered under the provisions of the Environment...
Industry majors of South Korea & Taiwan evince keen interest in Gujarat
The first international delegation led by Mr. Ravi Saxena, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary, Government of Gujarat to promote the Vibrant Gujarat 2011 investment summit and invite investments into Gujarat, has received overwhelming response with the participation of about 80 Korean companies and trade associations in the roadshow that was organized on 16th August at...
First international road show for Vibrant Gujarat Summit 2011 begins in Taiwan and South Korea
The first roadshow for marketing of Vibrant Gujarat Global Business Summit 2011 in undergoing at South Korea and Taiwan presently. The roadshow started on 12 August and will continue till 18. The delegation is meetings companies involved in IT-manufacturing, petro chemicals and port, including companies scheduled like Hyundai, Samsung and LG. Gujarat is being...
Reliance re-opens 162 petrol pumps in Gujarat
It’s the effect of decontrolling of petrol prices. Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), on Tuesday announced to re-open its retail fuel stations across Gujarat. “With the decontrol of petrol pricing, the RIL fuel retail outlets now retail petrol at price parity with public sector undertakings. The company has already resumed sales of petrol in around...
DGCA announces new customer friendly rules for air travelers
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has today issued Civil Aviation Rule (CAR) about facilities to be provided to passengers by airlines due to denied boarding, cancellation of flights and delays in flights. These rules will be applicable from 15 August 2010. In view of rapid expansion of air services within India and...