Gujarat

Chandipura outbreak: Govt sends joint response team to Gujarat, Rajasthan

A national joint response team has been sent to Gujarat and Rajasthan after fresh Chandipura virus cases and deaths among children prompted intensified containment efforts

Petroleum exports cut both ways for Gujarat as outbound trade slows

Despite topping NITI Aayog's Investor Friendliness Index, Gujarat's exports have declined for three years as falling petroleum shipments expose risks of sectoral dependence

HyFun Foods to invest ₹1,500 cr in Gujarat, MP; eyes IPO in 2-3 years

Frozen potato products manufacturers and exporters HyFun Foods is planning to invest Rs 1,500 crore to set up units in Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh to support its expanding exports and domestic market presence, a senior company executive has said. "We are in the process of adding capacity and ensuring raw potato availability. We are setting up a greenfield manufacturing unit near Ahmedabad, in a town called Mehsana, with a capex of around Rs 1,000 crore. We expect this unit to be operational by January 2027," HyFun Foods Managing Director and Group CEO Haresh Karamchandani told PTI. He added that after the Gujarat facility, the company has plans to set up another greenfield unit in Madhya Pradesh with a capex of about Rs 500 crore, as it is smaller capacity initially and will gradually be expanded. Currently, the company has five manufacturing units in Gujarat. "Once the Gujarat plant becomes operational, we will start scouting for land in MP for setting up a manufacturing facility.

Gujarat unveils shipbuilding policy, eyes more than ₹27,000 cr investment

The Gujarat government on Monday launched its shipbuilding policy aimed at developing the state into India's leading maritime manufacturing hub through fiscal incentives, infrastructure development and skill creation, an official said. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel launched the Gujarat Shipbuilding and Repair Policy 2026, which envisages setting up two Integrated Mega Shipbuilding Parks, increasing the state's shipbuilding capacity to more than 50 lakh Deadweight Tonnage (DWT) and attracting investments worth over Rs 27,000 crore, a government release stated. DWT is the maximum weight a ship can carry safely. The policy also aims to provide skill development and capacity-building training to over five lakh people. Speaking at the launch, Patel said, "This policy will create a globally competitive shipbuilding ecosystem in Gujarat and strengthen the state's role in achieving the vision of Viksit Gujarat 2047 and Aatmanirbhar Bharat." According to the state government, the policy .

Ahmedabad-Viramgam Highway shut as heavy rain triggers flooding in Gujarat

Police suspended traffic on the highway after excessive water flow made the Sanand-Viramgam stretch unsafe, while authorities said the overall situation in Ahmedabad district remained under control

Floods claim 41 lives in Assam, rains trigger mass evacuations in Gujarat

Heavy rain in Gujarat has wreaked havoc in the state, while Assam floods have killed 41 people and affected more than 6.5 lakh people across 11 districts

Vedanta appeals against Delhi HC verdict in Gujarat offshore block case

The company has challenged the single-judge order upholding the Centre's decision to deny a 10-year extension for the Gujarat offshore oil and gas block

Delhi HC upholds Centre's decision to deny oil block extension to Vedanta

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday upheld the Centre's decision to not extend its Production Sharing Contract with Vedanta for an offshore oil block in Gujarat and hand over the operations to Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd (ONGC). Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav dismissed a petition by Vedanta Ltd seeking to set aside the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas's direction passed on September 19, 2025, which rejected its 2021 application to extend the Production Sharing Contract (PSC) dated June 20, 1998, for the Suvali oil block. The petition also sought setting aside of the direction to ONGC to immediately take over the assets and operations of the petitioner over the PSC contract area. The original term of the PSC -- between the Centre, the petitioner, ONGC and Invenire Petrodyne Ltd-- was for 25 years, i.e. from June 30, 1998 till June 29, 2023, and was extendable for a specified period under certain circumstances. The petitioner was the designated operator under the ...

Govt approves greenfield shipbuilding cluster in Gujarat's Porbandar

The Centre has approved a greenfield shipbuilding cluster in Porbandar and backed a Rs 1,570 crore ship repair facility in Vadinar to strengthen India's maritime manufacturing

'Commercial chipmaking in Sanand validation of India's long-term vision'

CG Semi has commenced commercial production at its G1 OSAT facility in Sanand, Gujarat

Maruti Suzuki to set up advanced manufacturing labs at 5 Gujarat ITIs

Car market leader Maruti Suzuki India Ltd on Monday said it will set up advanced manufacturing labs at five Industrial Training Institutes in Gujarat. The company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Directorate of Employment and Training (DET), Government of Gujarat, for the purpose, Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (MSIL) said in a statement. The Advanced Manufacturing Labs (AMLs) will be sent up at Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) in Palanpur, Bhavnagar, Surendranagar, Godhra, and Dahod, it added. "Through Advanced Manufacturing Labs, we are equipping students with experiential learning and confidence in modern equipment, nurturing professionals who can seamlessly integrate into the evolving automotive ecosystem," MSIL Senior Executive Officer, Corporate Affairs, Rahul Bharti said. Noting that the company has a robust plan to expand manufacturing operations in the state, he says each expansion brings with it a new industrial ecosystem, one that demands skilled and

Gujarat's emergency response after AI 171 crash sets model of coordination

A year after the AI171 plane crash in Ahmedabad claimed 260 lives, officials recalled how, amid an unimaginable situation, the city mounted one of its largest emergency responses, swiftly coordinating medical requirements and mobilising trauma teams. As many bodies were charred beyond recognition, officials quickly turned to DNA matching as the only reliable way to identify the deceased, with forensic teams working round-the-clock alongside other experts to ensure dignified handling of the victims. The Ahmedabad Civil Hospital campus overflowed with people, NGOs, and volunteers supporting grieving families, as officials remembered the scene and prayed such a tragedy would never recur. Due to the coordinated efforts of doctors, the health department, police, NGOs, relief teams, and the fire department, the situation was systematically managed in a short period, Ahmedabad Civil Hospital's medical superintendent Rakesh Joshi told PTI. Within hours of the crash, Chief Minister Bhupendr

Gujarat govt expands skill training for youth, introduces 'new-age' courses

The newly introduced technology-driven courses have been launched at 73 ITIs across the state, including 67 government ITIs, two grant-in-aid institutions, and four self-financed institutes

Nayara Energy completes scheduled Vadinar refinery turnaround, resumes ops

Nayara Energy has completed its scheduled 2026 turnaround at its Vadinar refinery, India's second-largest single-site refinery, carrying out critical maintenance, inspections and operational upgrades while maintaining uninterrupted fuel supplies across its network. Nayara had shut its 20 million tonnes a year Vadinar refinery in Gujarat, starting April 9 for planned maitenance. It has since resumed operations. In a statement, the firm said the turnaround, executed amid a challenging geopolitical environment, involved more than 34,000 personnel and approximately 480 pieces of heavy equipment, including 180 cranes, highlighting the scale of the operation and the company's focus on strengthening refinery reliability and performance. Stating that the turnaround has been completed as per the schedule, it said, "Delivered amid a complex geopolitical environment, the turnaround reflects the company's operational resilience and its ability to execute large-scale interventions without ...

Gujarat launches 870 MW battery storage systems for for RE grid stability

Gujarat has initiated battery storage systems at five locations in the state, with a total capacity of 870 MW, to maintain the stability of the renewable power grid, officials said on Saturday. Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are essential for storing electricity generated from solar and other renewable sources. They help manage additional load and maintain grid stability. "Gujarat has initiated battery storage systems at five locations with a total capacity of 870 MW," an official release stated. The state has also registered 13 projects across Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Banaskantha, Patan and Kutch districts to set up additional battery storage systems, it said. Modhera in Gujarat, India's first solar village, has launched the country's first BESS integrated with a solar power plant, it said. "Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, the state has continued to advance in this direction and has strengthened its position among the leading states driving battery .

Haryana leads in informal jobs growth; Gujarat sees contraction

Haryana emerged as a leader in employment, scale, and productivity in the informal economy, while Gujarat saw declines across all three indicators

Somnath and Bharat's unconquerable spirit

PM Modi says Somnath symbolises India's unconquerable civilisational spirit and unity across generations

Odisha receives investment commitments worth ₹48,330 crore in Gujarat

Odisha secured investment commitments worth Rs 48,330 crore during investor outreach events in Gujarat across sectors such as chemicals, engineering and green energy

RECPDCL launches transmission tenders for Gujarat renewable projects

RECPDCL has invited bids for two interstate transmission projects to evacuate power from 21.5 GW renewable energy capacity planned across Gujarat

Union Cabinet approves ₹1,570 crore ship repair facility in Vadinar

Cabinet clears ₹1,570 crore Vadinar ship repair facility to boost domestic capacity and reduce reliance on foreign shipyards