News for 'vibrant-gujarat'

Rural transport: Tata group to partner Gujarat

Rural transport: Tata group to partner Gujarat

Rediff.com12 Jan 2011

Unlike Anil Ambani led Reliance Group or the Adani Group, Tata did not announce any mega investment.

Gujarat not an investment hotspot, insists Congress

Gujarat not an investment hotspot, insists Congress

Rediff.com5 Jan 2011

Modi's claims of Gujarat as an attractive investment have now been questioned by the Congress party.

IITians plan a tech conclave in Gujarat

IITians plan a tech conclave in Gujarat

Rediff.com22 Dec 2010

In a bid to give a fillip to technological development in the state, the Government of Gujarat along with 400 strong Pan-IIT Gujarat Alumni Association will be organising 'IIT Conclave: Technology and Development in Gujarat' on January 11, 2011 as a part of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Investors' Summit (VGGIS) 2011.

Mukesh Ambani promises to invest Rs 1 lakh crore in Gujarat

Mukesh Ambani promises to invest Rs 1 lakh crore in Gujarat

Rediff.com11 Jan 2015

He urged every investor to follow his steps and invest in Gujarat.

UN Secretary General to meet Satyarthi during India visit

UN Secretary General to meet Satyarthi during India visit

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon will meet India's top leadership and Nobel Peace Laureate Kailash Satyarthi when he visits the country later this week, his spokesperson said on Wednesday.

Gujarat is growing fast, and for a good reason

Gujarat is growing fast, and for a good reason

Rediff.com31 Jan 2011

Gujarat is growing fast. The rest of India has to trust, verify, but as Maulana Vastanvi pointed out, grow up as well.

Gujarat aims to tap Canadian investors

Gujarat aims to tap Canadian investors

Rediff.com7 Sep 2010

Canadian investors have been invited to participate in the fifth biennial 'Vibrant Gujarat' summit, a global investors' meet organised by Gujarat, on January 12 and 13 next year.

Japan to help Gujarat in smart community project

Japan to help Gujarat in smart community project

Rediff.com13 Jan 2011

A consortium of Japanese companies is preparing a report on the feasibility of smart-community development project in Gujarat, said Masaki Ida, Chief Director of Japan External Trade Organisation.

Essar Group commits Rs 30,000 cr investment in Guj

Essar Group commits Rs 30,000 cr investment in Guj

Rediff.com12 Jan 2011

Essar Group is a major player in the port sector in Gujarat.

Gujarat likely to field a team in IPL next season

Gujarat likely to field a team in IPL next season

Rediff.com10 Apr 2012

The tenth team in the next IPL season could well be from Gujarat. Right now there are nine teams in the fray after the BCCI suspended Kochi Tuskers Kerala (KTK) from the IPL over non-payment of dues. A franchisee from Gujarat may take replace KTK.

Surat to get green makeover

Surat to get green makeover

Rediff.com14 Jan 2011

Surat and Dahej can soon get a makeover thanks to Japanese help.

Now, Anil Ambani pledges Rs 50,000 crore for Gujarat

Now, Anil Ambani pledges Rs 50,000 crore for Gujarat

Rediff.com12 Jan 2011

Anil Ambani said on Wednesday his Reliance Group will invest Rs 50,000 crore (Rs 500 billion) in Gujarat in the next 5-7 years on various projects as the firm looks to tap opportunities in the state.

L&T eyes monorail project in Gujarat

L&T eyes monorail project in Gujarat

Rediff.com10 Jan 2011

A monorail is a rail-based transportation system based on a single rail, which acts as its sole support and its guide way.

Maharashtra opts for a facelift

Maharashtra opts for a facelift

Rediff.com4 Mar 2010

To this end, the state has roped in Ernst & Young (E&Y) to prepare a master plan. E&Y outbid KPMG to win the Rs 1.65 crore (Rs 16.5-million) contract from Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation.

Guj releases trade policy before investors' meet

Guj releases trade policy before investors' meet

Rediff.com5 Jan 2009

The policy aims at attracting quality investments, increasing employment opportunities in the state, develpoing special investment regions, encouraging public private partnership model, setting up of mega projects and core infrstructure projects, said minister of state for industry Saurabh Patel, who released the policy in Ahmedabad. The first objective of the policy is to attract investments in the areas of SIRs, PPP projects, mega projects, innovative projects etc.

RBI likely to hike rates, to hurt growth: Parekh

RBI likely to hike rates, to hurt growth: Parekh

Rediff.com13 Jan 2011

HDFC Chairman Deepak Parekh on Thursday said RBI is expected to raise key short-term rates by 25-50 basis points later this month.

HCC to set up renewable energy project in Gujarat

HCC to set up renewable energy project in Gujarat

Rediff.com12 Jan 2011

"HCC has signed an MoU with the Gujarat government to set up a renewable energy project in the state worth Rs 1,200 crore (Rs 12 billion) in the next 2-5 years time," company Chairman and Managing Director Ajit Gulabchand said.

Finally, Mumbai to get a grand makeover

Finally, Mumbai to get a grand makeover

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

Taking a cue from neighbouring Gujarat and its successful Vibrant Gujarat summit, Maharashtra has organised a conclave -Transforming MMR into a Global Financial, Commercial and Entertainment Hub - on February 6.

Ambani brothers to share dais at Gujarat summit

Ambani brothers to share dais at Gujarat summit

Rediff.com9 Jan 2009

The Ambani brothers, Mukesh and Anil, will share dais at Vibrant Gujarat Global Investors' Summit (VGGIS) beginning in Ahmedabad on January 12.

Obama 'excited' to be first US prez at R-Day celebrations: Kerry

Obama 'excited' to be first US prez at R-Day celebrations: Kerry

Rediff.com11 Jan 2015

Barack Obama is "very excited" that he will be the first United States President to be honoured as the chief guest at India's Republic Day celebrations, Secretary of State John Kerry said on Sunday.

Why they love Narendra Modi

Why they love Narendra Modi

Rediff.com31 Jan 2009

Industrialists benefit unduly from the Gujarat CM's largesse. Should they care about the decline in the social sector?

Personally monitoring quality of food served to Army: Parrikar

Personally monitoring quality of food served to Army: Parrikar

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

The Comptroller and Auditor General in 2012-13 had made certain observation in a report and 'we are improving it', he said.

Banking, SMEs attract Rs 70k crore investment

Banking, SMEs attract Rs 70k crore investment

Rediff.com14 Jan 2009

And the response it received was tremendous: About 7,200 memoranda of understanding, worth Rs 7,000 crore (Rs 70 billion), have been signed. The MoUs aim to generate more than 2,80,000 jobs in Gujarat. What's more, four major banks, including State Bank of India and Commonwealth Microfinance India from the UK, signed MoUs worth Rs 60,000 crore (Rs 600 billion) with the Gujarat government to support the SME sector.

SBI exposure in Maytas is about Rs 500 cr: Bhatt

SBI exposure in Maytas is about Rs 500 cr: Bhatt

Rediff.com12 Jan 2009

Maytas Properties and Maytas Infra are promoted by Raju's family and have interests in realty and construction. Noting that there is no problem with the Maytas accounts, Bhatt said all the exposure are collateralised and accounts are regular.

Textile sector eyes Rs 10,000 crore investments

Textile sector eyes Rs 10,000 crore investments

Rediff.com23 May 2008

Nothing seems to dampen the spirit of Gujarat's textile industry when it comes to investments. Inspite of the issues arising due to rising input costs, the state government is expecting to witness MoUs worth Rs 10,000 crore (Rs 100 billion) in textile sector at the Vibrant Gujarat Global Investor's Summit 2009. During the summit, the state government will be luring several textile machinery manufacturers from overseas to set up base in the state.

Reliance zeroes in on Gujarat for Fab City project

Reliance zeroes in on Gujarat for Fab City project

Rediff.com29 Sep 2008

While the exact investment for the project, which is likely to come up in Jamnagar is not known, senior government officials say the company is looking to ink an agreement during the upcoming Vibrant Gujarat Global Investors Summit, to be held in January next year.

Another Chinese invasion, albeit with a difference

Another Chinese invasion, albeit with a difference

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

Shanghai Gold Exchange plans to open a centre at GIFT City, in partnership with BSE or NSE

In this new world, data is the new wealth: Mukesh Ambani

In this new world, data is the new wealth: Mukesh Ambani

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

For India to succeed in this data driven revolution, we will have to migrate the control and ownership of Indian data back to India: Mukesh Ambani.

 if you are not in Gujarat: Ratan Tata

if you are not in Gujarat: Ratan Tata

Rediff.com13 Jan 2007

With Rs 67,550 cr, Reliance leads investors' pack to Vibrant Gujarat.

Gujarat still close to Modi's heart, gets new projects

Gujarat still close to Modi's heart, gets new projects

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

Even while the union budget may not have announced many direct schemes for Gujarat, the state has been a major beneficiary under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's first 100 days in office.

Modi bats for English education

Modi bats for English education

Rediff.com5 Dec 2006

The 41st convocation of Saurashtra University turned out to be a perfect platform for the Gujarat chief minister to make a case for English proficiency in the state.

Economic reforms irreversible: Advani

Economic reforms irreversible: Advani

Rediff.com28 Sep 2003

His statement comes in the wake of a Supreme Court order halting divestment in two oil PSUs.

Gujarat IT summit nets Rs 11,067 cr investment

Gujarat IT summit nets Rs 11,067 cr investment

Rediff.com2 Dec 2006

Narendra Modi's vision to see Gujarat being counted a major IT hub of the country received a boost as 19 companies signed MoUs to total an investment of Rs 11,067 crore (Rs 110.67 billion) on Friday.

Vibrant India: Modi's superlative act to charm investors

"Vibrant India": Modi's superlative act to charm investors

Rediff.com11 Jan 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has high hopes from the VibrantGujarat Summit.