Economy of Navsari District in the state of Gujarat is based on Textiles, diamond, sugar industry, agro and food processing, paper, engineering and chemicals industries. The district has well developed floriculture and horticulture activities owing to its suitable climate and presence of a major player Best Roses Biotech Pvt. Ltd. Best Roses has pioneered six hectare greenhouse project in the district which is the largest export oriented floriculture project in the State. The Company exports to countries such as, Japan, Germany and UK, etc. Other large players such as Gufic Biosciences Ltd., Tata Steel Ltd., and Mafatlal Industries are present in the district.
Navsari district is the largest producer of chikoo in the State and the largest exporter of the fruit in India. The district has huge sugarcane fields as a result of which sugar manufacturing industry is a major business in Maroli and Gandevi talukas of the district. Navsari is the largest producer of Chikoo contributing 20 percent to total State production and second largest producer of mango with a share of 17 percent in State production. Navsari is the largest producer of cucurbits among vegetable crops contributing 17 percent to total State production. Turmeric is the main spice crop of the district with a share of 12 percent in total State production. Navsari district is the second largest producer of Sugarcane in the State contributing 12 percent to total State production.
There are approximately twenty three medium and large scale industries present in Navsari. Most of these units are concentrated in Navsari and Gandevi talukas. Industries under SSIs present in Navsari are food products, metal products, chemicals and rubber and plastic products manufacturing. Maximum numbers of SSI units (1,412 units) are in repairing and servicing oriented sector followed by metal products manufacturing (533 units. Highest numbers of SSI units are located in Navsari taluka followed by Gandevi and Chikhli talukas. The development of Vansi-Borsi port as direct berthing deep water port proposed by Gujarat Maritime Board will fuel the industrial growth in the district. It will improve business opportunities for industries such as mineral based industries, food and agro processing industries, salt industries and marine based industries.
The climate of Navsari district is well suited for floriculture activities. The Gujarat Government has covered floriculture activities under Jyotigram Yojana as a result of which 24- hour power supply is available. There are many floriculture projects coming up in the district which will boost the economy of the district and increase the exports of flowers which have a growing demand. Surat-Navsari is proposed to be developed as an industrial area along the Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC). This will augment development of textiles, chemicals, pharmaceuticals and food processing industries which are prominent sectors.
