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

Surat: First regular business exhibition has been organized in Gujarat after a prolong period of Covid-19 pandemic and lockdown since March 2020. Surat International Textile Expo (SITEX) was inaugurated by union textile minister Smriti Irani and minister of State in Centre Debashri Chaudhary. The exhibition has 110 stalls. It has been held at Sarsana absed Surat International Exhibition and Convention Centre. by The Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Southern Gujarat  trade a...Read More

Surat: A group of 11 leaders of Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SGCCI) called on Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Friday. The delegation members instead of presenting bouquet or shawl, presented Surat's famous Andhali Vani Ponk to Prime Minister. The PM on receiving ponk said, 'it seems ponk season has started in Surat'. Ponk or Paunk is a Gujarati snack made from tender roasted sorghum grains. SGCCI delegation thanked Prime Minister for custom notified a...Read More

Rajkot: Various Chamber of Commerce organizations from across Gujarat will come together to make representation before the government on the issues such as GST. So far each such organization was making representation in individual capacity. A meeting was held at Rajkot in which decision was taken for unified representation. As per the decision taken, the Southern Gujarat Chamber, Gujarat Chamber, Gandhidham, Jamnagar, Junagadh, Rajkot, Saurashtra, Banakantha District, Vadodara and Zala...Read More

Surat The Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry run Sarsana based Surat International Convention cum Exhibition Centre has been allotted to Sar Infracon for 10 days of Navratri at Rs 1.6 crore prize. The lowest price decided was Rs 45 lakh. SGCCI had received six tender bids in which Sahjanand construction had quoted highest Rs 84,51,786 bid. As per rule all six parties were given auction option. The last bid by Sahjanand Construction was Rs 1.6 crore. - DeshGujaratRead More