Our City

Surat city is located on the western part of India in the state of Gujarat. It is one of the most dynamic cities of India with the fastest growth rate due to flexible immigration from various parts of Gujarat and other states of India.Surat is the 8th largest city of India in terms of population and in non-capital cities. As per city mayor’s foundation report, Surat is the 4th fastest growing city globally. Having a very vibrant economy, it is the hub of diamond and textile industries. According to an estimate, Surat accounts for 90% of the world’s total rough diamond cutting and polishing. In textiles, Surat contributes 40 percent of the nation’s total manmade fabric production, 28 percent of the nation’s total manmade fibre production, with the decadal growth of over 55%-60% since last four decades. Recently Surat has been awarded as 2nd cleanest city of India and it is known by several other names like "THE SILK CITY", "THE DIAMOND CITY" and "THE GREEN CITY", etc. It has the most vibrant present and an equally varied heritage of the past. It is the city where the British first land in India. The Dutch and the Portuguese also established there business centres in Surat, the remnants of which are still preserved in the modern Surat. In past this was a glorious port with ships of more than 84 countries anchored in its harbour at any time.