By Editor You must have heard over and over again that India’s manufacturing sector is on the rise and it’ll see a boom in the coming few years or so, right? Well, that is absolutely true, and the reason behind that is the industrial growth going on in the country right now. And sure enough, there are a few states that are leading in the charts when it comes to this very industrial growth. You must have heard of names like Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Maharashtra, etc. But which other states are rising up in the ranks when we talk about industrial growth specifically? Let’s find that out in this list of the Top 10 Most Industrial States in India. Let’s just get to it then.
1. Tamil Nadu
It should not even be a surprise to many of you that Tamil Nadu quite literally ranks first on this list because this state has been showing industrial growth for decades now. Going into the specifics, well, Tamil Nadu, with close to 650 industrial parks that constitute 14.7% of the total such parks in India, has established a thoroughly diversified industrial base. The state is now basically a HUGE hub of the entire country in the areas of the automobile industry, textiles, electronics, and IT. And then, there is, of course, this reason why so many big factories of international brands are set up in metropolises such as Chennai and Coimbatore.
2. Maharashtra
There is no way you can skip past Maharashtra’s name when specifically talking about industrial growth in general. And to be more specific here, see, with close to 625 industrial parks, almost 14.1% of the total number in the country, Maharashtra is not only the financial capital of India, but it is also an industrial hub as well. Mumbai, Pune, and Nagpur are the cities that propel the growth of the automobile, chemical, IT, and heavy manufacturing industries. No doubt, if you look at the factors, it is the world-class ports, predominantly the Jawaharlal Nehru Port, which provide the state with the advantage in exports.
3. Gujarat
Going down just one spot, see, at the number three position, we have Gujarat. The state has been known as one of the friendliest places for businesses in India. Out of the total 4410 industrial parks in India, nearly 600 of them are in Gujarat which is a 13.6% share of the whole country. And just so you know, pretty much, Gujarat’s 1600 km-long coastline with major ports like Kandla and Dahej has been the gas or fuel for the fast growth of industries like petrochemicals, textiles, and engineering.
4. Rajasthan
Rajasthan? How? Well, no matter how surprising it sounds to you about how Rajasthan is leading in the industrial segment of the country, but that’s factually true. Talking about numbers here, see, Rajasthan ranks 4th here with approximately 325 industrial parks, accounting for 7.3% of the total industrial parks in the country. We get it, like, a lot of people may know Rajasthan for its deserts and forts, but it has made a significant impact in the industrial world as a leading player in mining, cement, and renewable energy sectors.
5. Karnataka
And then, well, Karnataka is at number five with nearly 250 industrial parks, which is roughly 5.7% of the total number in India. No doubt, besides being the globally recognized tech hub of India, the industrial power of Karnataka is diversified far beyond mere IT, you know? In recent times, though, through the state, different sectors like aerospace, biotechnology, and advanced manufacturing have expanded exponentially.
6. Andhra Pradesh
Oh and Andhra Pradesh is at number 6 position with around 200 industrial parks, accounting for 4.5% of the total industrial parks in India. Without a single doubt in sight, the state is quite impressive with a shoreline stretching for miles, which makes it a natural winner, especially with ports that facilitate the export-oriented industries. And as you can guess already, the main industrial centers are Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, and Tirupati.
7. Uttar Pradesh
It is not just agriculture that UP ranks top in the country, see, Uttar Pradesh is the state ranked number seven in-terms of industrial parks, with approximately 180 industrial parks, which is close to 4% of the total count in the country. And no doubt, as the most populous state of India, the market in Uttar Pradesh is huge and there is a rapid growth of the industrial network as well.
8. Haryana
Those from the northern parts of the country know how big of an industrial boom Haryana has seen in last few years or so, and now, with close to 150 industrial parks, Haryana ranks eighth in the country and accounts for 3.4% of the total. As a result of its closeness to Delhi, Haryana has turned into the biggest hub of Automobiles, Electronics, and Logistics.
9. Telangana
Going down the list, well, Telangana is at the ninth position with a little less than 120 industrial parks, which represent 2.7% of the total number of industrial parks in the country. Sure enough and no doubt it is Hyderabad that is the highlight of the state and has extended its reach to be a major hub for pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and IT. For a long time now, it is true that Telangana has been the show of the serious focus on innovation and high-value manufacturing for the last several years.
10. Madhya Pradesh
Well, finishing this list off, we have Madhya Pradesh here and that too with nearly 100 industrial parks almost accounting for 2.3% of the total in India. If we talk about specifics, see, the state has diversified its industry base by incorporating vehicles, textiles, cement, and agro-based sectors. If you’re from here, surely, you know that Indore, Bhopal, and Pithampur are the major industrial hubs of the region, but Indore is the one that attracts more attention because of its clean environment and business-friendly nature.
Conclusion
That’s about it. See, out of all the states in the country right now, these are the ones that are seeing the industrial growth multifold in a matter of just a few years, and the numbers are just going to rise in the future. Why? Well, that’s the prediction for India’s overall manufacturing segment growth.