Overview
- Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel opened the two‑day VGRC in Surat on Friday at Auro University, with the parallel exhibition running through May 5 to keep dealmaking active.
- Patel announced a NITI Aayog‑guided master plan to develop Surat as a growth hub, alongside eight new Smart GIDC industrial estates across South Gujarat spanning 5,380 acres.
- Singapore’s High Commissioner said his country will build a first‑of‑its‑kind AI indoor garden on Ahmedabad’s Sabarmati Riverfront, adding a visible urban tech project tied to the summit platform.
- Japan’s ambassador flagged strong interest in semiconductor projects and asked for support to develop supply parks, while industry voices pointed to growth openings in solar and renewables.
- A reverse buyer–seller meet led by FIEO brought 45+ overseas buyers to connect with Gujarat MSME exporters, and Saturday’s closing session features senior ministers as the exhibition continues to convert leads into deals.