- Surat in Gujarat State, which accounts for 12% share of total textile exports of the country and is one of the largest manmade fibre producers of the country
- Surat is one of the biggest export centres for synthetic filament fibres from India accounting for about 14% of the total exports from the country with the value exceeding Rs.1000 crores
- The textile industry in Surat is mainly engaged in the activities of yarn production, weaving, processing as well as embroidery
- Textile production in Surat has grown by 10% in the last 5 years, while the market for embroidery has grown from an almost negligible amount to around Rs. 30000 million over the same period. Nearly 30 million metres of raw fabric and 25 million metres of processed fabric are produced in Surat daily
Thus the Project of setting up Park would enable the textile entrepreneurs of Surat to meet the international standards and tap the growing opportunities in the sector