As Gujarat announces new textile policy today, here’s a look at why Maharashtra’s Navapur is being preferred by Surat factory owners

Sources said that presently, as many as 130 textile factories owned by Surat textile players are situated on Navapur, MIDC (Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation) premises. With the Gujarat Government set to announce the new textile policy, industry players in the city are hoping that their demand for capital and power subsidy will be met to […]

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How Gujarat is Shaping Up as India’s Semiconductor Hub, Building on its Strength as an Economic Powerhouse

Gujarat is emerging as India’s primary semiconductor centre, with major investments being attracted by policy support, abundant land, power, water resources, and a strong chemical industry. At 920 sq. km—twice the size of Mumbai—Dholera is India’s marquee 21st-century urban experiment. Lying along the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC), which will link India’s political capital Delhi with […]

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1-2 years returns show SME IPOs can deliver long-term value, but there’s a catch!

SME IPOs show potential for long-term value despite regulatory concerns. ETMarkets’ analysis reveals that 55 out of 105 IPOs from the past year delivered multi bagger returns, with an average appreciation of 373%. Analysts stress the importance of fundamental analysis amid high returns and regulatory scrutiny. The hype around the SME IPO market and the […]

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Maharashtra still tops in attracting FDI:

Maharashtra continues to attract significant foreign direct investment, securing $8.5 billion in the June quarter. Despite this, the State is seeing a slowdown in project investments compared to States like Gujarat and Jharkhand. Maharashtra’s FDI inflows are bolstered by the presence of major business headquarters, contributing to its 31% share of national FDI equity inflows. […]

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Smaller size, fewer disclosures, light scrutiny make SME IPOs risky bets

The market regulator recently halted the listing of shares of Trafiksol ITS Technologies, whose initial public offering (IPO) received bids worth Rs 10,000 crores and was subscribed 300 times, following investor complaints. At a business summit, Ashwani Bhatia, a whole-time member of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), highlighted concerns about manipulation and […]

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Transforming India through ‘Make in India’

The ‘Make in India’ initiative has completed 10 years of transformative impact. PM Modi’s vision has ignited a revival in manufacturing and spurred job creation. On September 25, the country observed 10 years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s game-changing ‘Make in India’ initiative that is transforming India’s industrial landscape by encouraging job-creating investments and giving […]

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This Diwali, gifts will mean a lot more spending

This Diwali, consumers may face higher costs for gift hampers as prices of dry fruits and chocolates have surged. An ET study reveals a 14% average increase in prices due to lower supply and rising cocoa costs. Industry executives fear this inflation could dampen consumer demand during the festive season. It’s the ‘festival of lights’ […]

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India’s foodgrain production hits record 332.22 MT in 2023-24: Govt:

The Ministry attributed decline in pulses, coarse cereals, soybean and cotton production to drought-like conditions in Southern States, like Maharashtra and prolonged dry spell during August. India’s foodgrain production reached a record 332.22 million tons in the 2023-24 crop year ended June, driven by bumper wheat and rice output, the Agriculture Ministry said on Wednesday. […]

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Business activity at 9-month low in Sept as demand eases

India’s private sector economy hit a nine-month low in September due to slower manufacturing and services activity, despite a rise in employment and improved business confidence. The headline flash composite PMI fell to 59.3 from 60.7 in August, with both sectors showing similar trends. Slower manufacturing and services business activity in September pulled down India’s […]

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