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CLEAR Premium Water’s #FakeSeFree Campaign is More Than Just an Advertisement

In today’s advertising landscape, dominated by celebrity endorsements and product-centric messaging, CLEAR Premium Water has opted for an unusual approach through its campaign #FakeSeFree.

Lifestyle

Luxury Retail Is No Longer Just About Shopping: How Palladium Ahmedabad’s ‘The Drop’ Redefined the Premium Experience

Luxury retail today is not only about buying luxury products but rather entails creating memorable shopping experiences. The top luxury brands around the world

Bulletin

Gujarat Wins Agriculture Leadership Award 2026 for Excellence in Horticulture at National Conclave

Gujarat agriculture sector gets national recognition with Agriculture Leadership Award 2026 for excellence in horticulture The coveted honour was conferred at the 17th Agriculture

Education

Gujarat’s AI Education Revolution: The Opportunity Students Cannot Afford to Ignore

For years, students were asked a familiar question. “Engineering karvu che ke nahi?” Today, the question has changed. “Are you ready for an AI-powered

Foodpreneurs

How Gujarat’s Chocolate Brands Turned Cravings Into Business

A chocolate box rarely arrives empty of meaning. It carries a birthday wish, a wedding invitation, an apology, a celebration, or a small “thinking

Bulletin

Gujarat to Introduce State’s First Air-Filled Rubber Dams Using South Korean Technology

Gujarat is set to strengthen its water infrastructure with the state’s first air-filled rubber dams, bringing advanced global engineering to irrigation and water conservation.

Marketing

Zydus Launches ‘Liver Ki Suno’ Campaign, Showcasing the Power of Purpose-Led Marketing

With the rise of preventive healthcare in India, the pharmaceutical industry has shifted from marketing campaigns that primarily focus on the product to ones

Expert column

From Influencer Marketing to Creator Ecosystems: Why Gujarat’s Brands Are Betting on Communities, Not Just Reach

By Gayatri Sethi Jain, Founder, CtrlA India For years, influencer marketing followed a simple formula: bigger following, bigger visibility, bigger impact. Brands chased numbers,

Business

COCO Living AU Is Redefining Accommodation in Ahmedabad

Finding accommodation is one of the biggest challenges for students and young professionals who move to a new city. Historically, the majority of these

Finance

Building a More Secure India: Inside Surat’s Historic Insurance Summit

Surat has become the epicentre of the country’s insurance industry with significant progress made towards advancing the industry at the India Insurance Summit 2026

Business

Building Brands, Building Trust: 25 Years of Litmus Branding

In the world of business, products can be copied, services can be replicated, and technologies can become outdated. What often remains unforgettable is a

Learnings

What does MSME Day actually mean to a Gujarati entrepreneur in 2026?

Every successful Gujarati business has one thing in common. It started small. Before becoming factories, exporters, manufacturers or national brands, they were workshops, family

Expert column

Kadak Hai, Kadwi Nahi: What Two Tea Campaigns Taught Me About the Real Value of an Insight

By Khushboo Sharma – Founder & Director, Zero Gravity Communications Two Indian tea brands arrived at the same consumer truth months apart and resolved

Marketing

Zara Muskuraiye, Vadilal Khaiye: When a Tagline Becomes a Philosophy

Some brands sell ice cream, but Vadilal sells the feeling of reaching for one. That goodness lies at the heart of its latest campaign,

Socials

Gujpreneur Socials Breakfast Table Returns for its Third Edition, Uniting Ahmedabad’s Entrepreneurs and Business Leaders.

Ahmedabad has always been a city of builders. Walk through its streets on any morning, and you’ll find conversations around startups, brands, investments, products,

Business

Father’s Day Special: Behind Every Gujarati Business Is A Father’s Lesson

There is a reason Gujarat is often called the land of entrepreneurs. Across the state, businesses have travelled from one generation to the next

Marketing

How GauNeeti built its space in India’s Premium Dairy Market

A few years ago, most families bought milk and ghee without asking too many questions. Today, the conversation sounds different. People read labels. They

Gujpreneurs

From RJ to Marketing Consultant: The Story Behind Yashvi’s Entrepreneurial Journey

A dream job for many would be to have a career in Radio, For Yashvi Mehta, it was more of a stepping stone. The

Business

From Side Hustle To Full-Time Brand: Gujarat Founders Who Took The Leap

For years, the dream looked familiar. Study hard. Get a stable job. Build a career. Follow the path that feels predictable. Yet across Gujarat,

Business

How Arihant Became Gandhinagar’s Family Wardrobe for 41 Years

Every family business begins with a shop. However, very few grow into a habit! For over four decades, Arihant has been one of those

Marketing

Vadilal Partners with Parle to Launch Melody Ice Cream, Bringing a Classic Brand to a New Category

Some brands become products. Others become memories. For generations of Indians, Melody has been both. Now, one of India’s most recognisable confectionery brands is

Business

Gujarat Tops Investment Destination In India; Reflecting Transformation In Economy

Gujarat Investment Destination is emerging as one of the strongest growth stories in India. While Maharashtra continues to lead in FDI inflows, Gujarat is increasingly

Marketing

JadeBlue World Environment Day Campaign Ahmedabad

JadeBlue’s World Environment Day Campaign Turns Ahmedabad’s Trees into Powerful Symbols of Conservation

On World Environment Day, an ambient awareness campaign that transformed trees into reminders of environmental responsibility was launched by Ahmedabad-based premium men’s clothing manufacturer

Marketing

Sara Tendulkar Partners with ILEM Japan for Authentic Matcha in India

Sara Tendulkar Joins ILEM Japan as Brand Ambassador: How the Japanese Wellness Brand Is Bringing Authentic Matcha Culture to India

As the global wellness sector undergoes constant change, the requirement for authenticity and visibility is becoming critical. Consumers are shifting away from fads to

Sustainability

Built to Breathe: How Gujarat Is Leading India’s Sustainable Architecture Movement

The evolution of architecture in Gujarat evolved with its response to the natural environment- specifically heat and water. The design elements of architecture like

Marketing

From “Baniyan” To “Janhit Mein Ranjit”: How ZGC Repositioned Ranjit For India’s New Consumer

Some brands become part of Indian life so deeply that people stop noticing them. Ranjit has always been one of those brands. For years,

Foodpreneurs

Maison Twenty-Seven By Bastian Is Redefining Ahmedabad’s Luxury Hospitality Story

Ahmedabad has its share of luxury eateries, but this time is totally different. The experience of Maison Twenty-Seven by Bastian is quite unlike any

Marketing

Symphony’s Latest Summer Campaign Teaches Brands About Modern Consumer Attention: Know how!

For years, summer advertising followed a familiar and predictable formula. Show unbearable heat, Show sweating faces, Show frustration, Show product relief. The approach worked

Socials

Gujpreneur Socials Brings Ahmedabad’s Young Business Community To One Room

Ahmedabad usually wakes up in motion. Phones ringing before breakfast. Factory updates arriving before sunrise. Meetings already lined up before the first sip of

Events & Entertainment

Gujarati Films at Cannes: Cultural Pride or Smart Business Opportunity?

Gujarati cinema was once limited to local theatres, community audiences, and regional conversations. Today, those same stories are walking the red carpets of Cannes,

Business

10 Gujarat-Specific Dhando Ideas With Low Competition You Can Start Right Now

For decades, Gujarat’s entrepreneurial story was built around factories, exports, manufacturing hubs, and family-run businesses. Scale often meant industrial land, warehouses, and large operations.

Marketing

Gujarat Brands Are No Longer Playing Safe: How ZGC Put JadeBlue in the Gen Z Conversation

There was a time when shopping at JadeBlue felt like a family ritual. Before weddings, fathers would stand in front of mirrors trying on

Health

Torrent Pharma Signals Gujarat’s Healthcare Infrastructure Shift

Over the decades, Gujarat had based its story of development on roads, ports, power and industries. Nowadays, the meaning of infrastructure is growing. Healthcare

Expert column

“Strategically Correct, Creatively Predictable”: Mitul Shah Reviews Clear Premium Water’s Latest Campaign

Clear Premium Water recently rolled out a nationwide campaign, “Pani ho to Clear”, raising a prominent concern of the packaged water industry– ”duplicate packaged

Marketing

CLEAR Premium Water x Hrithik Roshan: Selling Trust, Not Just Water

Most bottled water brands sell purity. CLEAR Premium Water sells certainty. And that changes everything. Its latest campaign featuring Hrithik Roshan feels strategically sharp.

Marketing

Chhoti Bhook Ka Bada Solution: Gopal Namkeen’s Boldest Brand Move Yet

When a brand has spent three decades earning trust, it does not need to shout. It just needs to show up boldly, in the

Startups

Business & Startup Boom in Gujarat: From Textiles to Semiconductors

A Legacy of Commerce and Industrial Might (Traditional Strength × Future Industries) The business & startup boom in Gujarat marks a defining shift in India’s economic

Business

Why More Young Gujaratis Are Choosing Entrepreneurship Over Jobs in 2026

“Today’s Gujarati youth want control over time, income, and growth. A job gives one. A startup gives all three.” In the canteens of Gujarat’s

Business

Employee Wellbeing in Gujarat Manufacturing: Are We Measuring the Right KPIs?

Labour Day Special | Gujpreneur Employee wellbeing is becoming an important factor in Gujarat manufacturing. On paper, factories look highly productive and efficient. Output

Sports

Gujarat Titans Brand Expansion Grows To 37 Brands For IPL 2026

The rise of Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League has not just been about performances on the field. Ahead of the 2026 season,

Business

108 Emergency Service: A Dhandho Model Transforming Public Health in Gujarat

How Gujarat Built a Scalable, Life-Saving System Public health is not just about hospitals or doctors. It is about how fast help reaches someone

Business

herSTART: How Gujarat Is Building a Real Pipeline of Women Entrepreneurs?

Something interesting is happening inside Gujarat’s startup ecosystem. Something which isn’t loud; which isn’t that hyped yet steadily growing at its pace! More women

Gujpreneurs

How do two unique specialities integrate to build a FaceDent Hospital?

In a city of Ahmedabad where healthcare setups are expanding rapidly, most new clinics announce themselves with scale, technology, or speed. FaceDent does not.

Events & Entertainment

Auto De Luxe The Drift Jam: Ahmedabad’s Experiential Culture Shift

Ahmedabad is no longer just hosting events. It is designing experiences now. At the center of this shift is The Drift Jam by Auto

Marketing

How Litmus Turns Business Problems Into Brand Clarity

There comes a point in every business where effort stops translating into growth. The team is working. The product is strong. The market exists.

Learnings

Creativity and Innovation in Business in Gujarat: What Real Brands Teach

Introduction Creativity is often misunderstood in business. Many people associate it with design, visuals, or something artistic. But in reality, creativity in business in Gujarat plays

Marketing

Shemaroo OHO Gujarati acquisition boosting Gujarati OTT growth

Shemaroo Bets Big on Gujarati OTT Growth and Ownership Strategy

Gujarati OTT growth is no longer an emerging trend. It is evolving into a structured and scalable business opportunity. With Shemaroo Entertainment acquiring OHO Gujarati’s entire

Business

Shipping containers and port infrastructure in Gujarat logistics network

Ports and Logistics in Gujarat: Powering Business Growth

Gujarat’s growth story has never been accidental. It has always been built around one core idea, enabling dhandho. At the heart of this transformation,

Foodpreneurs

Experience Over Menu: Why Restaurants Today Are Becoming Brands, Not Just Food Places

If you walk into any busy restaurant on a Friday evening and observe the room carefully. Some guests are taking pictures of the ambience

Travel

Ayurvedic Tourism in Gujarat: New Business Opportunities & Growth

Introduction Ancient Indian culture continues to shape us in many ways. When it comes to healing and natural practices, Ayurveda remains India’s greatest asset.

Travel

Spiritual Tourism in Gujarat: How Gen-Z Is Redefining Travel

A New Generation, A New Purpose Gujarat has never lacked pilgrims. The state has been influenced in terms of spiritual identity over centuries by

Health

World Health Day 2026: How Gujarat’s New-Age Brands Are Rewriting Everyday Wellness

From Hustle to Health There was a time when health was optional. Something you thought about after long workdays. After late-night dinners. After the

Marketing

“The Wait” by Arvind Limited: Turning Waiting into a Marketing Strategy

In a fast moving fashion industry, most brands compete for instant attention. They rely on speed, glamour, and visually heavy storytelling to stand

Marketing

Regional Brands, National Dreams: How Gujarat Businesses Are Winning Through Smart Marketing

People often say that Gujaratis possess exceptional business acumen from birth. Give them a product or service, and they will know how to find

Sports

Beyond The Game: How Sports Is Becoming A Serious Business Opportunity In Gujarat

The sports ecosystem in Gujarat is undergoing a major transformation. What was once largely seen as a recreational activity or a school-level pursuit is

Startups

Calculated Risk vs Reckless Expansion: What Gujarat Founders Get Right About Capital Discipline

Growth Is Not a Race — It Is a Strategy Vicious growth is a thing that is applauded in the startup ecosystem of India.

Business

GIFT City To Get Indian AI Research Organisation Boost

India’s push to build a stronger artificial intelligence ecosystem has received a fresh boost, with Gujarat approving the establishment of the Indian AI Research

Business

⁠From Sewing Machines to a Digital Empire: The Dhando Journey of Raja Rani Coaching

India has always been a land of dreams, courage, and self-made success stories. Many rising names in the skill education industry. Raja Rani Coaching

Foodpreneurs

The Rise and Exit of Several Themed Cafés in Ahmedabad

Over the last ten years, there have been drastic changes in the café culture in Ahmedabad as compared to the changes seen in the

Finance

Balance Sheet Illusions: 7 Hidden Weaknesses Gujarat SMEs Ignore Before FY Close

Numbers look clean. Reality often isn’t. With the end of the FY at hand, most of the SMEs in Gujarat are celebrating the increases

Marketing

‘The Perfect Timing’: Why Jasprit Bumrah And UNIQLO Collaboration Is a Masterstroke in Modern Sports Marketing

When Jasprit Bumrah walked off the field after leading India’s bowling attack to glory in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, he was

Business

When Content Becomes Dhando: How Nitin Joshi Built a Business Through Instagram Education

Content is more than entertainment. It is influence, trust, and opportunity. Many people create content, but very few convert it into a structured and

Startups

How Gujarat’s Amrit Mehsana Mission Is Transforming District With Brighter Ideas

India’s startup story began with Startup India in 2016. The policy was designed to support entrepreneurs and legitimize risk-taking. It provided legitimacy to a new generation

Startups

Gujarat’s 360° Startup Revolution: From Policy to Unicorns

The Rise of the Gujpreneur Mindset Enterprise has always been the Gujarat, yet the past 10 years turned it into a startup giant. Nowadays,

Gujpreneurs

Kapil Vaishnani: The Mindset Behind Litmus Branding’s 25 Years Journey

Introduction Trust is a simple word. But building an entire business on it takes years. When the foundation is strong, the journey becomes less

Health

How Gujarat is Building a Complete Medical Tourism Ecosystem?

By developing a complete healthcare and business ecosystem into Medical Tourism, Gujarat has established itself as an entrepreneurial state. The word dhandho is a Gujarati word

Travel

Darbargadh Bhavnagar: How a Forgotten 17th Century Fort Found New Life Again

The Business of Breathing Life into History There are buildings that fade quietly. Their walls crack. Their courtyards gather dust. Their stories slowly disappear

Learnings

Rise of AI & Digital Governance in Gujarat: Opportunities for Students, MSMEs, and Content & Tech Writers

Gujarat is no longer being referred to as an industry and trade place only. The state is now facilitating an aggressive movement towards artificial

Business

Celebrating Women Entrepreneurs from Gujarat: Women’s day Special 2026

Introduction There was a time when business conversations were rarely associated with women. But over the years, things have changed, and such stereotypes have

Learnings

Women in Leadership: How Gujarat SMEs and Startups Are Driving Better Governance, Margins, and Capital Efficiency

On International Women’s Day, conversations often celebrate inspiration and equality. But in Gujarat’s pragmatic business ecosystem—where capital discipline, cash flow, and operational efficiency define

Foodpreneurs

Itameshi: The Japanese–Italian Fusion Arriving on Sindhubhavan Road

In a city that understands food deeply, opening a restaurant is not brave. Opening a concept is. In the month of March 2026, Sindhubhavan

Marketing

Festival to Funnel: How Gujarat FMCG Brands Turn Holi Into a Conversion Engine

Every year, Holi transforms India into a canvas of colour, emotion, and celebration. But for Gujarat’s FMCG giants. Holi is more than a cultural

Business

Why Global Investors Are Backing Gujarat’s EV Supply Chain,Not Just EV Startups

When big global funds stop chasing shiny consumer EV brands and start wiring capital into battery materials, chemicals and component plants, it’s a structural

Events & Entertainment

B-Studios & Harfanmaula Films Announce 4-Films Slate: A New Era for Gujarati Cinema

Gujarati Cinema is stepping into a decisive phase of growth as B-Studios collaborates with Harfanmaula Films to announce an ambitious four-film slate over the

Events & Entertainment

Zaverchand Meghani: The National Poet of India from Gujarat

The Poet Who Sang the Soul of Gujarat In the heart of Gujarat, where tradition meets timeless emotion, emerged a poet whose verses stirred

Art & Heritage

Why Vishv Umiyadham Temple Is Gaining National Attention Among Global Patels

India has always been a land where spirituality and progress walk side by side. Faith has often inspired social and economic growth from ancient

City Chronicles

Dholera Smart City: The Future of Growth in Gujarat

Imagine a city built from the ground up with modern roads, factories, homes, offices, and parks all planned together. That is the vision behind

Startups

Why Tier-2 Cities of Gujarat Are Becoming Startup Hotspots in 2026

“True development is when the ‘Vocal for Local’ spirit becomes ‘Local for Global’ from the streets of Rajkot and Surat.”– State Leadership Thought 2026 There

Marketing

Zero Gravity Communications Creates Jivraj9 ‘Kadak Hai Par Kadwi Nahi’ Campaign Featuring Neena Gupta for National Growth Push

In India, tea is not just a category. It is culture, comfort, and continuity. But culture alone does not guarantee growth. In today’s digital-first

Business