Gandhinagar, Feb 5 (IANS) Gujarat is set to gain significantly from the Union Budget 2026-27, which focuses on advancing economic growth, enhancing infrastructure, and promoting inclusive development, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel said on Thursday. Addressing a press conference, Patel described the budget as a “strong foundation for building a developed India” under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership.He highlighted that the budget is guided by three core priorities: boosting sustai…
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Ahmedabad, Feb 5 (IANS) Ahmedabad will host the National Town and Country Planners Conference from February 6 to 8 after a gap of 13 years, as urbanisation pressures and regional development challenges take centre stage across India. More than 500 town planners, policymakers, academicians and urban development experts from across the country are expected to participate in the three-day event to deliberate on the future of regional planning.The conference is being organised by the Institute of To…
New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) is playing an important role in shaping future leaders and further strengthening India’s presence in the global trading landscape, Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, said on Saturday.IIFT has been ranked first in the ‘Times B-School Ranking 2026’, reaffirming its position as a premier institution in management education with a distinctive focus on international trade and global business.Goyal described the …
New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) The UK India Business Council (UKIBC) on Thursday called for a simplified tax regime through exemptions on capital tax gains from foreign portfolio investors FPIs and other investor-friendly reforms from Union Budget 2026-27.The business advisory body also called for strengthening the GIFT City proposition as a globally competitive financial services hub, simplified GST compliance, incentives and support for the telecom sector.It urged the government “to provide increase…
New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) India has made notable gains in school enrolment and higher education institutions, the government stated in the Economic Survey 2025-26 on Thursday.The Survey tabled in the Parliament by the Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman, credited the achievement to strengthened infrastructure and teacher capacity, due to policies such as the Right to Education Act 2009, and the National Education Policy 2020 (NEP).Other measures include updated UG…
Davos, Jan 23 (IANS) Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) has emerged as a key point of interest for global financial institutions, investors, and technology companies at the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting here, with global companies seeking deeper engagement around India-linked financial services, innovation, and cross-border operations, it was announced on Friday.The discussions in Davos reflect growing confidence in Gujarat International Finance Tec-City’s (GIFT Cit…
Gandhinagar, Jan 21 (IANS) Philip Green, High Commissioner (HC) of Australia to India, paid a courtesy visit to Bhupendra Patel in Gandhinagar, with discussions focusing on sports infrastructure, Olympic preparedness, higher education and renewable energy cooperation. During the meeting, the Chief Minister highlighted Gujarat’s readiness to leverage Australia’s experience in the sustainable, long-term use of Olympic infrastructure, including housing and sports facilities.Referring to prepara…
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) Wholly-owned subsidiary of the National Stock Exchange of India, NSEIX informed on Wednesday that it signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Finance Industry Development Council to help non‑banking financial companies raise capital in GIFT IFSC.Finance Industry Development Council is a self-regulatory organisation for Non- Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs).The collaboration will enhance capital market access by facilitating NBFCs in raising funds through the …
Davos, Jan 20 (IANS) Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi on Tuesday highlighted Gujarat’s rapid investment-led growth and its expanding global footprint, asserting that the state’s development journey has become a model not only for India but for the world. Speaking on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting at Davos, Sanghavi underlined how Gujarat’s long-term vision, rooted in policy continuity and investor confidence, is delivering tangible results.Sangha…
Gandhinagar, Jan 19 (IANS) As part of its vision to build smarter and more efficient cities, the Gujarat government is increasingly prioritising the use of modern technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in governance. Following the establishment of an AI Centre of Excellence in Gandhinagar under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, efforts are underway to integrate advanced technologies into public administration to enhance citizen services.Moving a step further in this directio…