Applying for a personal loan may appear to be a straightforward task, at least at the outset, especially with the advent of fast processing loans. However, making the right choice may take a little more effort. If you are looking for the best personal loan in India, it is necessary to understand what makes a loan great, not just the speed at which it is offered. This article will take you through the essential steps to be considered before applying for a loan, so that the choice you make i...Read More

Surat: IHG® Hotels & Resorts today announced the signing of a management agreement with Yashvi Greenco LLP to introduce Holiday Inn Express Surat Gauravpath. Scheduled to open in 2029, the hotel will mark IHG's first signing in Surat, reinforcing IHG’s strategic expansion across India’s high-growth commercial markets, a press release said. Known globally as the Diamond City, Surat continues to see sustained economic growth driven by its strong industrial base and infrastructure devel...Read More

Kutch: Waaree Energies Ltd has begun operations at its new solar module manufacturing facility in Samakhiali, Kutch, Gujarat, adding 3,000 MW of annual production capacity. The plant, developed through its wholly owned subsidiary Sangam Solar One Private Limited, features four production lines of 750 MW each, bringing the total installed capacity to 3,000 MW per year. This development aligns with the company’s broader expansion strategy. In March, Waaree Energies approved a capital expenditu...Read More

Surat: Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghvi on Sunday expressed confidence that the Surat Diamond Bourse (SDB) will emerge as a global hub for lab-grown diamond trading, calling it a milestone for the city’s diamond industry. Speaking at a felicitation function organized by over 250 diamond traders at SDB — the world’s largest commercial building — Sanghvi praised the rapid growth of the bourse and the entrepreneurial spirit of traders. Highlighting the pace of development, ...Read More

Gandhinagar: Sanand and the Mandal Becharaji Special Investment Region (MBSIR) have emerged as key automobile manufacturing centres in the last decade, and with the demand for electric vehicles (EVs) on the rise, the Gujarat government is mulling positioning these hubs as major centres for EV manufacturing, a news report said. As per the TOI report, the upcoming industrial policy will introduce a range of incentives aimed at boosting EV production and component manufacturing. The government int...Read More

The SUV market has undergone a significant transformation over the past decade. What was once a relatively uniform category has now expanded into a diverse ecosystem of vehicles designed for highly specific purposes. The comparison between the MG Hector and the Mahindra Thar Roxx highlights this shift clearly, as both vehicles represent two very different interpretations of what an SUV should be. This contrast raises an important question: are SUVs evolving into specialised machines rather th...Read More

Surat: In a significant development for the diamond industry, rough diamond traders have decided to centralize import and trading activities at the Surat Diamond Bourse (SDB). A meeting of rough diamond traders was held on April 2, 2026, at the Surat Diamond Bourse, where it was unanimously resolved that all traders will now carry out imports and trade rough diamonds exclusively through SDB. The move aims to consolidate trading operations at a single, secure, and efficient location. During...Read More

Gandhinagar:  Adani Total Gas Ltd. has once again increased the price of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) by ₹1.50 per kg in Ahmedabad. With the latest revision, the retail price of CNG has reached ₹83.77. The hike comes at a time when fuel prices and essential commodities have already seen an upward trend since April 1, further burdening consumers. Recent Price Trend Shows Continued Increase Although Adani had provided brief relief by reducing CNG prices by ₹1.21 on January 1, 2026, the...Read More

Sanand: Agratas, the Tata Group’s global battery business, is progressing rapidly at its Sanand site in India, with the steel frame now complete. This marks a pivotal step towards operational readiness, with production expected to commence in 2027, a press release said. The steel frame, now complete, spans 700 metres in length, 150 metres in width, and rises to 34 metres at its highest point, covering a built-up area of 105,000 square metres. Over 24,000 tonnes of steel have been deployed in ...Read More

New Delhi: In light of the ongoing conflict in West Asia and the consequent disruptions in global supply chains, the Government of India has decided to provide full Customs Duty exemption on critical petrochemical products till 30th June, 2026, a press release said. As per Ministry of Finance, this measure has been taken as a temporary and targeted relief in order to ensure continued availability of critical petrochemical inputs for domestic industry, reduce cost pressures on downstream secto...Read More