Category Articles: Business

CII Gujarat names Achal Bakeri as Chairman, Naresh Patel as Vice Chairman for 2026–27

March 20, 2026
CII Gujarat names Achal Bakeri as Chairman, Naresh Patel as Vice Chairman for 2026–27

Ahmedabad: The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Gujarat today announced its new office bearers for the year 2026–27, with Achal Bakeri, Chairman & Managing Director, Symphony Ltd, taking over as Chairman, CII Gujarat State Council, and Naresh Patel, Executive Chairman & Managing Director, Acutaas Chemicals Ltd, assuming charge as Vice Chairman. The announcement was made during the CII Gujarat Annual Meeting 2026, marking a key leadership transition at a crucial stage in the stat...Read More

Amir Chand Jagdish Kumar (Exports) Limited ₹4,400 Million IPO to Open on March 24

March 20, 2026
Amir Chand Jagdish Kumar (Exports) Limited ₹4,400 Million IPO to Open on March 24

Ahmedabad: Amir Chand Jagdish Kumar (Exports) Limited (the “Company”) shall open its Bid / Issue in relation to its initial public offer of Equity Shares on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, and close on Friday, March 27, 2026. The IPO is entirely a fresh issue of ₹4,400 million, a press statement said. 82,796,840 Equity Shares of face value of ₹10 each are outstanding as on date. The price band is fixed at ₹201 to ₹212 per equity share of face value of ₹10 each (“Equity Share”). Bid/...Read More

Gujarat Clears Revised Power Supply Pact with Tata Power for Mundra Plant

March 20, 2026
Gujarat Clears Revised Power Supply Pact with Tata Power for Mundra Plant

Ahmedabad: The Gujarat government has approved a revised power supply agreement with Tata Power, allowing the company to resume long-term electricity supply from its 4-gigawatt Mundra plant, according to a report by news agency Reuters. As per the news report, the imported coal-based Mundra power plant had remained shut for the past six months after the government withdrew the emergency provision that allowed power producers to recover higher costs incurred due to expensive imported coal. The ...Read More

Nestle India Invests ₹225 Crore to Expand Sanand Factory

March 20, 2026
Nestle India Invests ₹225 Crore to Expand Sanand Factory

Sanand: Nestle India on Thursday announced that it is expanding the production capacity at its Sanand factory in Gujarat. In a filing to the stock exchanges, the company said it has invested ₹225 crore to add a new production line for its chocolate brand Munch. The company stated that the investment will be funded through internal accruals, and the new line will increase production capacity by around 8,300 tonnes per annum. In its filing, Nestle India said a new Munch manufacturing line has ...Read More

Wipro Opens New Office at GIFT City, Gujarat

March 19, 2026
Wipro Opens New Office at GIFT City, Gujarat

Gandhinagar: Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghvi on Thursday inaugurated the new office of Wipro Ltd. at Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) and visited the facility after the formal launch. The inauguration ceremony was attended by GIFT City Chairman Uday Kotak, GIFT City Managing Director Sanjay Kaul, and Wipro Executive Chairman Rishad Premji, along with senior officials and industry representatives. The opening of Wipro’s new office at GIFT City is being seen as another st...Read More

Top 10 Mistakes People Make When Choosing Between Term Insurance and Life Insurance

March 17, 2026

Money decisions are never easy. Choosing between term insurance and life insurance can feel even harder, especially when both sound almost the same. Many people think they are just two names for one product. They are not. And picking the wrong one can create stress later for your family. Let’s talk about the most common mistakes people make. If you avoid these, you can make a smarter and safer choice. 1. Thinking Both Plans Are the Same This is where most confusion begins. Term insu...Read More

Reliance Industries Inks $3 Billion Green Ammonia Supply Agreement with Samsung C&T

March 16, 2026
Reliance Industries Inks $3 Billion Green Ammonia Supply Agreement with Samsung C&T

Mumbai: Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) has entered into a binding long-term Supply and Purchase Agreement (SPA) with Samsung C&T Corporation, South Korea, for the supply of green ammonia over a 15-year period commencing in the second half of FY2029. The SPA, valued at more than US$3 billion, is one of the largest binding long-term green ammonia offtake agreements globally, a press release said. As per the company, the SPA sets a new benchmark in the global energy landscape, with India em...Read More

AJIO Launches Exclusive Dhurandhar Merchandise Collection in Collaboration with Jio Studios

March 16, 2026
AJIO Launches Exclusive Dhurandhar Merchandise Collection in Collaboration with Jio Studios

Mumbai: India’s major fashion e-tailer AJIO today announced the launch of an exclusive merchandise collection in collaboration with Jio Studios’ blockbuster spy-thriller Dhurandhar. The limited-edition range is inspired by the bold attitude and cultural energy of the film, giving fans an opportunity to celebrate the spirit of Dhurandhar through fashion, the company said. A press release stated that the collection reflects the film’s unapologetic personality and statement-making style, b...Read More

How Psychology Shapes Our Investment Decisions

March 16, 2026
How Psychology Shapes Our Investment Decisions

Namrata Singh & Chaitali Shah When we make investment decisions we study economic forecasts, research reports and charts. But behind every investment choice sits something far more powerful—the human mind. The human mind brings emotions, beliefs, past experiences and mental shortcuts into every decision we make. These psychological tendencies, known as biases, often influence our choices more than we realize. It is important to recognize these biases, that can help us make more th...Read More

Crude Oil Supply Issues Push Up Plastic Costs; Water Bottle Prices Rise

March 13, 2026
Crude Oil Supply Issues Push Up Plastic Costs; Water Bottle Prices Rise

Vadodara: The impact of the ongoing Gulf War has begun to affect the supply of crude oil, leading to a shortage in the country and triggering a ripple effect across petrochemical products. As a result, the price of plastic granules used in manufacturing water bottles has increased, prompting water bottle manufacturers to raise their prices. Manufacturers have increased the price of a box of 12 one-litre water bottles by Rs. 20, a move that is expected to soon affect retail prices as well. With ...Read More