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In Sanand, billionaires take up factory jobs

AHMEDABAD: Factories in motown Sanand are faced with an unusual HR problem — handling crorepati labourers. There has been a windfall of Rs 2,000 crore for land owners in and around Sanand, where Gujarat government acquired over 4,000 hectares of land over the last seven years.

Many locals, who turned crorepatis overnight, work as machine operators, floor supervisors, security personnel and even peons in several units operational here.[...]

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Face of farmers that paved Nano path

Face of farmers that paved Nano path
- A new breed of pro-industry tillers has helped Gujarat bag Tata project

Sanand, Oct. 11: When Ratan Tata praised Narendra Modi for getting things done in Gujarat, he could well have been doffing his hat to Ravubha Vaghela.

Born on the day India made its tryst with destiny, Vaghela symbolises Gujarat farmers’ entrepreneurial spirit that helped the government snatch the Nano from other suitors.[…]

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In this town in Gujarat, ‘crorepatis’ work as labourers and peons in factories

The factories of Sanand, near Ahmedabad, are faced with a unique problem – handling ‘crorepati’ labourers. There has been a windfall of Rs 2,000 crore for land owners in and around Sanand, where the Gujarat government acquired over 4,000 hectares of land over the last seven years, turning many of these residents into ‘crorepatis’.

With huge amounts of money at their disposal, most beneficiaries went on a buying spree. After buying cars, gadgets and everything else that money could possibly buy, these residents realized that an empty mind is a devil’s workshop; and soon resumed work.[…]

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Global aluminium foil demand to add 1 million tons over next 5 years

The global demand for aluminium foil will continue increasing by more than 4% CAGR until 2019, according to data released recently by CRU International. The additional global demand will add up to one million tons by the end of that period. One key trend being witnessed in this market is the economic growth in China, which is becoming the leading market for production and demand.

Reflecting the healthy outlook for the industry, the Global Aluminium Foil Roller Initiative (GLAFRI) has recently welcomed new foil roller members: Gujarat Foils and Raviraj Foils with operations in India and UACJ Foil based in Japan and Malaysia. Furnace manufacturer Otto Junker also joined as a supplier member. […]

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