Surat, September 15: The Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SGCCI) has urged Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel to step in and expedite the long-pending development of the PM Mitra Mega Textile Park at Vansi-Borsi in Navsari district. In a letter addressed to the Chief Minister, SGCCI President Nikhil Madrasi highlighted growing concerns among textile industrialists regarding the delay in ground-level progress on the project. He noted that despite the signing of an MoU between the...Read More

Surat: In response to the ongoing slump in global diamond markets, the Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SGCCI) on Friday announced the creation of a Diamond Task Force (DTF) aimed at revitalising Surat’s gems and jewellery industry. Dinesh Navadiya, chairman of the Indian Diamond Institute, has been appointed to lead the task force. During the launch meeting, members outlined plans to bolster the industry through exhibitions, vendor development, foreign delegations, and high...Read More

Surat: Expressing concerns over the potential impact of the Quality Control Order (QCO) on the growth and innovation within the textile industry, the Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SGCCI) has formally requested the Central Government to exempt textile machinery from the QCO mandate. The appeal was made by SGCCI Vice President Ashok Jirawala and former President Ashish Gujarati during a high-level meeting in New Delhi with Union Minister for Heavy Industries H.D. Kumaraswamy ...Read More

Surat: Operators of around 8 petrol pumps in Surat have complained that their bank accounts are seized by police for cyber crime without their any involvement in any crime. Thousands of people visit any petrol pump in Surat everyday. Many of the customers make payment digitally for fuel. Pump operators have through the Chamber of Commerce approached the Minister of State for Home, Harsh Sanghavi in written representation that their accounts are seized by police because their some customers alle...Read More

Surat: The South Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SGCCI) has appealed to the Gujarat government to implement the RTO tax cut for electric vehicles (EVs) announced in the state budget for 2025-26. This request follows the Maharashtra government's move to provide road tax relief for EVs, which has led to a rise in sales. In contrast, EV purchases in Gujarat have slowed, according to industry sources. Gujarat Finance Minister Kanubhai Desai had announced a reduction in RTO tax for batter...Read More

Surat: The Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SGCCI) has urged the State Finance and Energy Minister, Kanu Desai, to allow industrialists to use their total electricity consumption from their own renewable energy projects under the Green Energy Open Access Rules. The Chamber argues that reducing electricity costs is crucial for textile manufacturers in Gujarat to remain competitive in the global market, particularly when exporting to countries with strict sustainability regulatio...Read More

Surat: The Surat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SGCCI) is set to organize the Sparkle International Gems and Jewellery Exhibition 2024 from December 20 to 22 at the Aathva based Indoor Stadium. This event will feature a stunning display of designer jewellery, with a special focus on wedding collections. Core Attraction: Wedding Jewellery The highlight of the exhibition will be an exclusive showcase of wedding jewellery, catering to brides and their families. The Surat Chamber plans to i...Read More