Figure 32: Location of industrial cluster in Surat

Surat is renowned as India’s Diamond City, as it produces 90% of the world’s diamond cutting and polishing, as well as 40% of the nation’s fabric. The major contributors to the informal sector are Textiles, Chemicals, Zari and Diamond and to the formal sector is real-estate which accounts for 11.5 % GDP for 7 fiscal years. Major industrial clusters are Hazira, Kamrej and Kadodara. Industrial estates at Sachin are currently saturated which is also a SEZ. The plan to relocate several polluting and hazardous industries which are present in residential areas within SMC have not yet been implemented.

Figure 32 Location of industrial cluster in Surat Diamond Industries majorly located in Katargam, Varachha and Mahidharpura have 65% export earnings and cater to the employment needs of 7 Lakh People. Textile and weaving industrial clusters shown in the map which contribute 4% to GDP. There are 100 and above markets with over 12 Lakh workers. Surat has the country’s highest per capita income. Despite this, there is still a significant income gap between the wealthiest and lowest income categories. Surat is expected to be part of the Delhi–Mumbai industrial corridor, which will help to boost the local economy.