Proximity of Vadodara to key industrial centers of Gujarat such as Ahmedabad, Bharuch and Surat. Along NH-8 connecting to Mumbai and Delhi could be considered a major driver for growth of the economy
Focus Industry sectors in the district include chemicals, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, petrochemicals and construction
Savli Industrial Estate, spread across 770 hectares of land located 15 km from Vadodara city is an ideal location for agri-biotech, biotechnology engineering, plastics, export-oriented units and other non polluting industries
Some of major players include Alembic, Bharat Starch Industries Limited, Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals Limited (GACL), Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd. (GSFC), Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOCL), Indian Petrochemical Corporation Ltd. (IPCL), Apollo Tyres Limited, CG Glass Limited, etc
Chemicals & Petrochemicals:
Industrial Chemicals and petrochemical products
Pharmaceutical products
Paints and varnishes
Minerals
Production of cement pipes and tiles, china clay, quarry, mosaic, micronized minerals, tar and other construction material
Dolomite & Fluorspar, being exclusively found in Vadodara, it offers tremendous scope of investments in the processing industry.
Engineering & Auto
Rubber & rubber products, especially for tyre manufacturing industries
Industrial machinery, boilers & steam generating equipment
Electronic equipment
Agriculture and Food Processing
Cold storage facilities
Dehydration plants
Production facilities for fruit pulp and pickles
Cotton ginning and pressing
Ayurvedic medicines
Civil Aviation
Vadodara airport is proposed to be developed as an "Aircraft Maintenance Hub" for the Western part of India. This is a new sector for investment in the region and offers good scope for investments.