 Gujarat is known for its role in ancient trade and commmerce since the period of Indus Valley Civilisation. It has a long and ancient history of maritime trade across the world. Its strategic location, ports, longest coastline, road and rail network, proactive government and business-savvy population make a perfect ground for trade and commerce to flourish. Gujarat's strong political will and business acumen of the leaders of the state have shaped investment friendly policies to unleash the potential of Gujarat. In an effort to become an investment friendly state, Gujarat has left no stone unturned. It has resorted to privatisation of ports, power, road and rail infrastructure; simplification of procedures for investors and e-governance to expedite business and transaction processes. Gujarat contributes to 16% of the industrial production of India and has also mobilised the highest share (12.7%)of the investments through IEMs in the country.
The State also boasts of world-class performance in its production of cotton, castor, cumin, denim, processed diamonds, sponge iron, wall clocks etc. The sectors that keep attracting investments are petrochemicals, chemicals, drugs and pharmaceuticals, minerals, ceramics, gems and jewellery, textiles, auto and engineering, IT, power and ports.The State outshines its peers in offering uninterrupted power supply, state-wide gas grid, rich gas reserves, extensive road and rail network and airports which makes it conducive for all types of investments to thrive. Gujarat's infrastructure and socio-political scenario has induced numerous global players to set up their firms here.
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