1.2 Topography
Ahmedabad has a flat topography, with the Sabarmati River flowing through the city, acting as a vital water source for industries and agriculture. The soil is mostly alluvial, suitable for both industrial and agricultural activities.
1.3 Infrastructure
Power
Ahmedabad enjoys uninterrupted power supply from Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd. (GUVNL) and private players like Torrent Power, ensuring steady electricity for industries.
1.4 Land Utilization (in Hectares)
- Total Area: 774834
- Forest cover: 12480
- Non Agriculture Land: 69790
- Cultivable Barren land: 27887
2. City at a Glance
Population (As per Census 2011)
7.2 million
Agriculture
N/A
Major Crops
- Cotton
- Groundnuts
- Tobacco
- Fruits
- Vegetables
- Spices
- Grains
2.1 Industrial Areas and Estates in the District
Ahmedabad is home to over 70 industrial estates, some of the prominent ones include:
- Naroda Industrial Estate — Known for textiles, chemicals, and engineering goods.
- Vatva Industrial Estate — Specializes in pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and dyes.
- Sanand Industrial Zone — An automobile and engineering hub, housing companies like Tata Motors.
- Changodar Industrial Area — Focused on food processing and plastic industries.
- Dholera Special Investment Region (SIR) — Part of DMIC, aiming to be a global manufacturing hub.
3. Industrial Scenario of Ahmedabad
3.1 Industry at a Glance
| Sr.No. | Head | Unit | Particular |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | REGISTERED INDUSTRIAL UNIT | NO. | 64836 (SSI) 22541 (MSME) |
| 2 | TOTAL INDUSTRIAL UNIT | NO. | NA |
| 3 | REGISTERED MEDIUM & LARGE UNIT | No. | NA |
| 4 | ESTIMATED AVG. NO. OF DAILY WORKER EMPLOYED IN SMALL SCALE INDUSTRIES | No. | 263119 (SSI) 238254 (MSME) |
| 5 | EMPLOYMENT IN LARGE AND MEDIUM INDUSTRIES | No. | NA |
| 6 | NO. OF INDUSTRIAL AREA IN LACS | NA | NA |
| 7 | TURNOVER OF MEDIUM & LARGE SCALE INDUSTRIES | IN LACS | NA |
Key Industries
- Jute Industry: Kolkata is famously known as the Jute Capital of India. The Hooghly Industrial Belt hosts numerous jute mills, such as Fort Gloster Industries and Angus Jute Mill.
- Information Technology (IT): With Salt Lake Sector V and Rajarhat New Town emerging as tech hubs, Kolkata has attracted companies like TCS, Wipro, Cognizant, and IBM.
- Chemicals & Petrochemicals: Budge Budge and Haldia have strong chemical industries, with key players like Indian Oil Corporation (IOC).
- Food Processing: The Dankuni Industrial Belt is a hub for agro-based industries, with products ranging from rice mills to packaged foods.
- Textiles: The city’s rich textile heritage continues to thrive, with modern manufacturing units producing cotton, silk, and synthetic fabrics.
3.2 Details of Existing Micro & Small Enterprises and Artisan Units in the District
| Sr. No. | TYPE OF INDUSTRY | UnitNo | Invest. | Empl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Base Metals Products there of & machinery equipmentand parts thereof excl.Transport equipment | 6164 | 90716.91 | 51982 |
| 2 | Chemical&Allied Products | 3657 | 94747.30 | 41996 |
| 3 | Ores, Minerals,Mineral Fuels,Lubricants,Gas &Electricity | 1219 | 15866.32 | 18320 |
| 4 | OtherManufactured Articles and Services n.c.c. | 309 | 4392.48 | 3474 |
| 5 | Railways,Airways, Ships&RoadSurfac Transportand relate equipment&Parts | 149 | 5942.66 | 4270 |
| 6 | Rubber,Plastic,Leather, &Products thereof | 852 | 21989.98 | 8299 |
| 7 | Textile&Textile Articles | 4396 | 85523.72 | 40196 |
| 8 | Vegetable,Horticulture, ForestyProducts,Beverages,Tobbaco andPanMasala and Noneditable Water/Spirit&Alchoholchieflyusedin industry | 704 | 27024.46 | 8743 |
| 9 | Wood,Cork,Thermoco &PaperandArticles thereof | 1594 | 30411.15 | 15697 |
| 10 | Other | 3795 | 40360.99 | 42463 |
| Total | 22839 | 416975.97 | 235440 |
3.3 Major Exportable Items
- Electrical Engineering Items
- Pharmaceuticals & bulk Drugs.
- Chemical Products.
- Mechanical based Items.
3.4 Service Enterprises
Potentials areas for service industry
- Call centre
- Cable Operators
- Interior Designer
- Legal Activities
- Marriage Bureau
- Financial & Leasing
- Renting of Tents
Sources: (1). Last updated: 01/03/2025. Missing or inaccurate data? Report