Another filing on January 15, where the company declared the commercial operation of an additional 37.5 MW solar capacity in Bhuj, Gujarat, effective January 17, 2026.
Maruti Suzuki has announced a major capacity expansion in Gujarat to address rising demand and production constraints. The company’s board has approved the acquisition of land at the Poraj Industrial Estate from GIDC, marking Maruti’s second manufacturing facility in the state after Hansalpur. The expansion will be executed in phases and is expected to enhance the automaker’s annual production capacity significantly, with an investment of nearly ₹4,960 crore towards land acquisition, development, and preparatory activities. The company plans to fund the project through internal accruals, with a strong focus on domestic demand, exports, and electric vehicles.
At the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference for Kutch & Saurashtra, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India’s remarkable growth over the past few years, emphasising the crucial role Gujarat has played in this journey. Speaking about India’s rise as the world’s fastest-growing large economy, he noted record achievements in agriculture, milk production, generic medicines, and vaccines. PM Modi also underlined India’s technological and digital strides, from becoming the largest consumer of mobile data to UPI emerging as the number one real-time digital transaction platform. He stressed that India’s political stability, policy continuity, and expanding middle class have created limitless opportunities for investors. With India now among the top three countries in solar power generation, metro networks, and startups, the Prime Minister described this as the “right time” for global and domestic investors to capitalise on India’s potential, particularly in Kutch and Saurashtra. The conference reflects India’s mantra of “Reform, Perform and Transform”, showcasing the country’s resilience and emerging prominence on the global stage.
Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani announces plans to double investments in Gujarat to ₹7 lakh crore over the next five years, outlining major commitments in green energy, solar power, AI data centres, healthcare and education at the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference. Adani Ports MD Karan Adani also unveils ₹1.5 lakh crore investment in Mundra to double port capacity and build the world’s largest 37 GW energy park. Other major investment announcements include Jyoti CNC’s ₹10,000 crore manufacturing push.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised the strong and seamless partnership between India and Germany, built on shared values and mutual trust. Speaking from Gandhinagar, Gujarat, he highlighted mutually beneficial collaborations across sectors, including MSME manufacturing, IT and services, automotive, energy, machinery, and chemicals. These joint ventures and research collaborations have not only fostered innovation but have also boosted bilateral trade to nearly $50 billion. PM Modi also underscored the rapidly changing global landscape, noting how reliance on critical technologies and machinery is increasingly being weaponised. On the occasion of Swami Vivekananda’s birth anniversary, he called for inspiration from Vivekananda’s message of self-reliance, responsibility, and national strength. In this context, he emphasised the shared responsibility to strengthen trusted and resilient supply chains, highlighting how the India-Germany partnership plays a decisive role in global trade and technological cooperation.
Mukesh Ambani, CMD, Reliance Group praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, saying India has entered its defining decade marked by confidence, vibrancy, and global influence. Highlighting plans to support the 2036 Olympics bid for Ahmedabad, Reliance announced a partnership with the Gujarat government to manage the Veer Savarkar Multisports Complex in Naranpura. The group also outlined investments in a world-class hospital in Jamnagar and expanded education facilities, reaffirming its commitment to Gujarat’s development and India’s growth story.
A powerful wave of devotion swept through Somnath as Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived to lead the Somnath Swabhiman Parv, marking 1,000 years of the temple’s resilience. From sacred chants of Har Har Mahadev to 72 hours of continuous Omkar mantra recitation, faith and history converged at one of Hinduism’s holiest shrines. The Prime Minister offered prayers at the Jyotirlinga as the Arabian Sea echoed with devotion. A grand drone show lit up the night sky, celebrating Somnath’s timeless legacy. As India nears 75 years of the temple’s post-Independence restoration, Somnath once again stands as a symbol of belief, endurance and civilisational pride.
The new manufacturing facility, with a proposed capacity addition of up to 1 million units, will be located at Khoraj Industrial Estate on the outskirts of Ahmedabad.
Q3 results today: Select companies including TCS, HCL Tech, AR Wealth, Infibeam Avenues, Maharashtra Scooters, GTPL Hathway, Gujarat Hotels, and others will release their results for Q3FY26 today.
He added that Jio will launch a people-first intelligence platform “built in India, for India and the world.” The platform will allow people to use AI services in their own language and on their own devices.
The Prime Minister also spoke about the role of political stability in driving economic progress.





