Archive for November, 2008
Nano will trigger investment drive in Ahmedabad region
The proposed Nano plant is set to trigger a major investment drive in the auto-ancilliary and engineering sectors, worth Rs 14,963 crore, in the proposed Ahmedabad Metropolitan Region.
Some of the major strategic advantages for Nano plant are its proximity to Delhi-Mumbai Infrastructure Corridor (DMIC) and plans of connectivity via state highways to major ports [...]
Taj Ahmedabad races for luxury upgrade
Call it the Nano effect if you will. Just days after Tatas considered the possibility of checking out of their Ahmedabad property over branding issues with the hotels promoters, the Taj group is learnt to be revving up to give the property a super-luxury upgrade.
With Ahmedabad all set to become a beehive of activity, [...]
Barack Obama a huge Mahatma fan
He names Mahatma Gandhi as a source of his inspiration and a portrait of the apostle of peace adorns his office. Now, Barack Obamas victory is also being seen as a triumph of Gandhian philosophy. And maybe, the portrait will go into the Oval Office in the White House!
As images of choked black Americans [...]
Education Mobile Bus to offer kids free ride on learning curve in Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) will be starting the first-ever Education Mobile Bus from November 15 to reach out to kids who have never been to school. It will start off initially as a pilot project for six months until April 30, 2009. The extension of the project will be decided later.The project is a collaboration [...]
Nano boom via Viramgam
Nano is revving up realty market in Ahmedabad. Small car project coupled with a number of infrastructure projects has created big time housing demand along the 65-km Ahmedabad-Viramgam stretch.
Infrastructure major L&T is laying down a pipeline for export crude oil insulated pipeline and gas pipeline from Barmer, Rajasthan to Salaya, Gujarat for Cairn India. [...]
After tourism, Ahmedabad now turns to the hospitality industry
After taking a decision on developing the city into a tourist hotspot, the state is now inching towards a fresh goal — turning it into a dynamic destination for holding meets.
With the recently concluded World Health Organisation (WHO) meet in Ahmedabad, Gujarat has taken one step ahead in attracting international-level conferences. Ahmedabad has hosted [...]
Bangalore based hospital to set up medical college in Ahmedabad
Bangalore based Narayana Hrudayalaya hospital will set up a medical college in Gujarat on an investment of Rs.2.5 billion ($507 million). A 1,500 bed hospital is planned as part of the project that will come up in the state capital Ahmedabad.
Chandil Kumar, medical administrator of the hospital, told IANS: “We are working on the project and [...]
Phoenix Group To Launch Luxury Hotels and soon in ahemdabad
Phoenix Group Global, the owners and promoters of luxury resorts in India, have announced the launch of their own brand of luxury hotels in India.
Priti Chand, Director (PR and Communication) of the compny, told reporters yesterday that Phoenix Group Global has launched its brand of luxury hotels and the first property under this brand, ‘The [...]
Parsvnath Hotels to develop five- star hotel in Ahmedabad
Parsvnath Hotels, a subsidiary of real estate major Parsvnath Developers Ltd announced recently that the company will build a five-star hotel in Ahmedabad. The project has received five-star category approval from the ministry of tourism and is expected to be operational by 2010. With an offering of 152 rooms and suites, [...]
Tata Motors to put Ahmedabad Stock Exchange into overdrive
After Nano makes inroads, auto giant may get itself listed on ASE
Tata Motors, which is coming up with the Nano car plant in Ahmedabad district, also holds the key to turning around the fortunes of the Ahmedabad Stock Exchange (ASE). The company may soon get listed on the ASE.
Shareholders here always have a sentimental attachment [...]