Gujarat is the westernmost state in India and its capital is Gandhinagar. Its largest city is Ahmedabad. Gujarat is home to the Gujarati speaking people of India. The state encompasses major sites of the Indus Valley Civilization such as Lothal and Dholavira. Gujarat played an important role in the economic history of India throughout the history of India. It is home to major ports in India’s ancient and modern history, leading it to become one of the main trade and commerce center of India. Lothal, one of the world’s first ports, is located in Gujarat. Gujarat has one of the fastest growing economies in India Gujarat has some of the largest businesses in India. Major agricultural produce of the state include cotton, groundnuts (peanuts), dates, sugar cane, milk and milk products. Industrial products include cement and petrol. 39% of India’s industrial output 10% of its mineral production 80% of salt production 20% of India’s exports 25% of its textile production 40% of India’s pharmaceutical products 67% of petrochemical production Longest shoreline — 1670 kilometres (1040 mi) The world’s largest shipbreaking yard is in Gujarat near Bhavnagar at Alang. Reliance Petroleum Limited, one of the group companies of Reliance Industries Limited founded by Dhirubhai Ambani, operates the oil refinery at Jamnagar, which is the world’s largest grass-roots refineries. The company has also planned another SEZ (special economic zone) in Jamnagar. Gujarat ranks first nationwide in gas …
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