Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation (GIDC) has geared its efforts to build an industry ecosystem where both small and large companies can thrive together. It has concentrated mainly on chemical and engineering sectors and is developing special zones for them. GIDC has reserved 1,000 hectares of land from its 4,000-hectare Dahej Special Economic Zone industrial estate. This ...

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Lean manufacturing technique as a philosophy has its roots ingrained in Japan. This is a method of production where customer value is taken care of while minimizing waste and using fewer resources. It is an effort to do “more with less” and hence increase productivity. SMEs in Northern region of the country are applying such lean manufacturing techniques for its ...

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For advanced economies SMBs are the engines of growth. It is more relevant with the adoption of IT services by SMBs. It is difficult to compete with Fortune 500 companies if the company is a small IT service provider. But SMBs make things happening and small companies can work with them to remain profitable. Guidelines on how to successfully conduct IT ...

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In a meeting conveyed by Finance minister Pranab Mukerjee, on Saturday, the minister showed optimism in banks refraining from increasing lending rates in-spite of the fact that some public sector banks including SBI indicated probable hikes in lending and deposit rates. Mr. Mukerjee said, “Though there is some tightening of monetary policy by the RBI we do not expect banks to ...

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Uttarakhand is all set to see industrial growth on its hills. Many mini industrial estates in the state is seeing industrial development and setting up of new manufacturing. Estates like Bhatwanisain, Dunda, Gawana, Lachhmoli, Chilianaula, Bhikiasain, Dwarahaat and Garud are few to name. The state government has already allotted plots to 28 entrepreneurs in Bhatwanisain. Malini Choudhary is one such entrepreneur ...

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