Surat, an emerging city in the state of Gujarat, is known as the textile city of Gujarat. And, the epithet is perfectly suited to the city. The textile industry is one of the oldest and the most widespread industries in Surat. A major part of the city population is associated with the textile industry.
Nearly 30 million metres of raw fabric and 25 million metres of processed fabric are produced in Surat daily. The main market for Surat�s textile products are India and other Asian countries. Around 90% of polyester used in India comes from Surat.
The market for embroidery has grown from an almost negligible amount to around Rs. 30000 million over the same period.
