Strategically situated on the West coast having more than 1600 Kms. coastline and one of the best all weather ports of India catering to a vast hinterland and accessing West Asian and African markets, Gujarat has always been a front runner in India's industrial contribution, Gujarat produces 91% Soda Ash, 90% Dyes, 70% Salt, 56% Vat Dyes, 31% Cotton Textiles, 25% Viscose Filament Yarn and 22% Phosphatic & Nitrogenous Fertilizers and almost 35% of Pharmaceuticals produced in India. Besides Gujarat's Net State Domestic Product (SDP) has increased to 4.7% , as compared to India's coverage of 2%.
With more than 18,000 registered factories employing over 800,000 people, the State has diversified and strong industrial base as Textiles, Dyes and Chemicals, Fertilizers, Petrochemicals / Petroleum refining, Pharmaceuticals, Food Processing, Cement, Steel Engineering, Automobiles etc. One of the largest petroleum refineries in Jamnagar, in the State, is expected to take off soon. That is why Gujarat, with projected investment of more than Rs. 400,000 million in pipeline, is poised to become the most preferred investment destination of India.

Many factors - People known for their enterprising qualities, Industrial peace, availability of skilled manpower, abundant natural resources, strong Institutional network and Responsive Administration have all contributed to the phenomenal growth.