📈Gujarat: Powering India’s Economy
Gujarat: Powering India’s Economy Explore how Gujarat drives India’s growth—through industry, energy, agriculture, trade, and innovation—with data-rich insights and cultural nuance. 1. Gujarat’s GDP Share Gujarat contributes approximately 15.27% of India’s Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) as of FY 2023-24 . This underscores its pivotal role in India’s economic landscape. 2. Leading the Export Game Gujarat remains India’s top exporting state—accounting for around 26.6% of national merchandise exports in 2024-25, amounting to ₹9.83 lakh crore . Mundra Port, part of the state’s infrastructure backbone, set a new record handling over 200 million metric tonnes of cargo in 2024-25 . 3. Industrial Powerhouse — Jamnagar Refinery The Reliance Jamnagar Refinery in Gujarat is the largest oil refinery in the world , with a capacity of approximately 1.24 million barrels per day . — Diamond & Jewelry Hub Gujarat, particularly Surat, hosts the world’s lar...