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Time of India
12-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Japan eyes bigger role in Gujarat's semiconductor, EV sectors; Envoy meets CM Patel
Japan's Ambassador to India Keiichi Ono and Japan's Minister of Economic and Development Affairs Koyoko Hokugo met Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel in Gandhinagar on Friday. During the meeting, the Ambassador highlighted Japan's intent to deepen ties with the state and appreciated Gujarat government's support to over 350 Japanese companies operating here, said a government release. "The CM told the delegation that Gujarat offers a supportive environment with Japanese townships, restaurants, and industries. He also highlighted Japan's active participation in the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit ," the release said. Patel also mentioned that all MoUs signed during the 2017 Indo-Japan Annual Summit in Gandhinagar attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and then Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe have been successfully implemented, it said. The Japanese Ambassador particularly emphasised the role of Dholera Special Investment Region (SIR) in the growth of semiconductor industries and expressed his country's commitment to leveraging its expertise in this sector for Gujarat's benefit, the release said. "He said many Japanese semiconductor companies are eager to invest in Dholera. In this regard, the delegation requested the Chief Minister to further strengthen the facilities for industrial infrastructure, social infrastructure, and human resource development," the release said. CM Patel said his government gives priority to the semiconductor sector and is also working with a commitment to provide all the required world-class infrastructure facilities within a defined timeline. "The Ambassador of Japan also shared details about a survey being conducted by Japan's Mizuho Bank in Dholera and Japan's semiconductor parks to explore how the best possible ecosystem for the semiconductor sector can be developed. On this, the Chief Minister said the survey will prove useful in building a bright future for semiconductor industries and establishing Gujarat as a semiconductor hub," it added. Ono, while expressing Japan's companies' interest in electric vehicle manufacturing in Gujarat, also advocated for accelerating the Ahmedabad-Mumbai High-Speed Rail Corridor, popularly called the bullet train project, through cooperation, the release said.
India Gazette
11-07-2025
- Business
- India Gazette
Japanese Ambassador Keiichi Ono meets Gujarat CM, highlights Japan's intent to deepen ties with state
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], July 11 (ANI): Japan's Ambassador to India, Keiichi Ono, accompanied by Japan's Minister of Economic and Development Affairs, Koyoko Hokugo, paid a courtesy visit to Gujarat's Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel in Gandhinagar on Friday. As per an official statement by the Gujarat Chief Minister's Office (CMO), during his three-day visit to Gujarat, which included Dholera SIR and meetings with 150 top industrialists in Ahmedabad, the Ambassador highlighted Japan's intent to deepen ties with the state. He also appreciated the State Government's support to over 350 Japanese companies operating in the state. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel stated that Gujarat is like a second home for Japan, offering a supportive environment with Japanese townships, restaurants, and industries. He also highlighted Japan's active participation in the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit, noting that all MoUs signed during the 2017 Indo-Japan Annual Summit in Gandhinagar, attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and then Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, have been successfully implemented. The Japanese Ambassador particularly emphasised the role of Dholera SIR in the growth of semiconductor industries, expressing Japan's commitment to leveraging its expertise in this sector for Gujarat's benefit. Many Japanese semiconductor companies are eager to invest in Dholera. In this regard, they requested the Chief Minister that the Government of Gujarat further strengthen the facilities for industrial infrastructure, social infrastructure, and human resource development. CM Patel stated that the state government gives priority to the semiconductor sector. Not only that, but it is also working with a commitment to provide all the required world-class infrastructure facilities within a defined timeline. The Ambassador of Japan also shared details about a survey being conducted by Japan's Mizuho Bank in Dholera and Japan's semiconductor parks to explore how the best possible ecosystem for the semiconductor sector can be developed. Expressing the readiness of the relevant state government departments to cooperate in this survey, the Chief Minister added that the survey will prove useful in building a bright future for semiconductor industries and establishing Gujarat as a semiconductor hub. Japanese Ambassador Keiichi Ono, while expressing Japan's companies' interest in electric vehicle manufacturing in Gujarat, also advocated for accelerating the Ahmedabad-Mumbai High-Speed Rail Corridor-Bullet Train Project through cooperation during this meeting. He also expressed his intent to further strengthen the bridge of Japan-India-Gujarat relations through trade, industrial, and cultural exchanges. The meeting was attended by the Chief Minister's Additional Chief Secretary, MK Das, Principal Secretary of Industries, Mamta Verma, and the Chief Minister's Additional Principal Secretary, Avantika Singh and Japan's Honorary Consul in Gujarat, Mukesh Patel. (ANI)
Time of India
03-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Vibrant Gujarat goes regional; state to hold four mini-summits
Gandhinagar: Ahead of the next edition of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit (VGGS), the state govt will organise four regional summits in North Gujarat, Saurashtra-Kutch, South Gujarat, and Central Gujarat in 2025 and 2026. The state govt has also constituted a core committee under the chairmanship of the chief secretary to oversee the planning and execution of the four Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conferences (VGRCs). "Having successfully completed 10 editions, the govt is contemplating replicating the VGGS model at the regional level by organising Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conferences (VGRC) across Gujarat during 2025-26. This initiative aims to empower regions to showcase their unique strengths and developmental readiness while fostering grassroots-level public participation," an industries and mines department notification said. The notification stated that the North Gujarat VGRC is likely to be held in Mehsana on Oct 9 and 10. The tentative schedule for Saurashtra and Kutch VGRC is Jan 8 and 9, and will be held in Rajkot. The VGRC of South Gujarat is likely to be held at Surat on April 9 and 10 , while the Central Gujarat VGRC is tentatively scheduled to be held in Vadodara on July 9 and 10. You Can Also Check: Ahmedabad AQI | Weather in Ahmedabad | Bank Holidays in Ahmedabad | Public Holidays in Ahmedabad The 25-member core committee to execute the VGRCs will be headed by the CS, and additional chief secretaries, principal secretaries, and secretaries of key departments will be members. The CEO of Dholera SIR and MD of GIDC will also be members. The MD of iNDEXTb will be the member secretary of the core committee.
Time of India
30-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
47% of pharma MOUs from VGGS 2024 commissioned
Gandhinagar: The state govt said that 47% of MoUs signed in the pharmaceutical sector in the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit (VGGS) 2024 have been commissioned. It said on Friday that of the 370 MoUs signed in the sector in the last summit held in January 2024, 175 were commissioned and 153 are in various stages of implementation. The MoUs signed in the pharma sector had resulted in a total investment of approximately Rs 11,114.13 crore, providing employment to 20,141 people in the state, health minister Rushikesh Patel said. Pharmaceutical companies had pledged Rs 30,000 crore in investments during VGGS 2024. An official statement said that among the commissioned projects in 2024, foreign companies like Senador Laboratories Pvt Ltd, Spain, invested Rs 2,500 crore in contraceptive drug production, creating 500 jobs. Amneal Pharmaceutical Pvt Ltd, US, invested Rs 700 crore in injectable drug production, also creating 500 jobs. Sysmex India Pvt Ltd, in collaboration with Japan, invested Rs 210 crore in medical device production, providing employment to 70 people. Merrill Group invested Rs 910 crore in medical device production, creating 300 jobs, while Swati Spentose Pvt Ltd, Vapi, invested Rs 500 crore, providing employment to 300 people. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The Most Gorgeous Womens Drivepedia Undo Gujarat accounts for 33% of the country's total pharmaceutical production. Medicines are exported to around 200 countries worldwide, and Gujarat holds approximately a 28% share in India's total pharmaceutical exports. Currently, there are about 5,850 licensed manufacturers in Gujarat, producing allopathic, ayurvedic and homeopathic medicines, medical devices and cosmetics.
NDTV
23-05-2025
- Business
- NDTV
Adani Group To Invest Rs 1 Lakh Crore In Northeast Over 10 Years
New Delhi: The Adani Group has announced a significant additional investment of Rs 50,000 crore - taking the total to Rs 1 Lakh crore - across the Northeast over the next 10 years, spanning across many sectors including green energy, roads and highways, and digital infrastructure. The announcement was made by Gautam Adani, the Chairman of the Adani Group at the 'Rising Northeast Summit' on Friday. "Over the past decade, in the hills and valleys of the Northeast, a new chapter in India's growth story is unfolding. A story rooted in diversity, resilience, and untapped potential. This region is now a source of our cultural pride, economic promise, and strategic direction. I announce that Adani Group will invest an additional 50,000 crore across the Northeast over the next 10 years," Mr Adani said. He added, "Our focus will span green energy - including smart-meters, hydro, pumped storage, power transmission, roads and highways, digital infrastructure, logistics, as well as capacity-building through skilling and vocational training centres. But more than infrastructure, we will invest in people. Every initiative will prioritise local jobs, local entrepreneurship, and community engagement." Highlighting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's role in fostering growth in the Northeast, Mr Adani said, "Hon'ble Prime Minister, when you said 'Act East, Act Fast, Act First', you gave the Northeast its wake-up call. 65 personal visits, 6.2 lakh crore of investments since 2014, doubling the road network to 16,000 km, doubling the number of airports to 18 - this is not just a policy. It is your hallmark of big thinking, your belief systems, your convictions in a 'Sabka Saath, Saka Vikas'." "Hon'ble Prime Minister, we will walk in step with your vision. To all brothers and sisters of Northeast, we at Adani will stand beside your dreams, your dignity, and your destiny," Mr Adani said. This comes three months after the Adani Group announced an investment of Rs 50,000 crore in Assam, spanning key infrastructure sectors such as airports, aero cities, city gas distribution, transmission, cement, and road projects. Highlighting PM Modi's role in fostering investment-driven economic growth, Mr Adani had drawn parallels between Assam's economic aspirations and the success of Gujarat's investment ecosystem. He also credited PM Modi's vision, which started with the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit in 2003, as the catalyst that inspired states across India to adopt similar strategies.
