Bala Rohith V

Thesis/DRP/Capstone Project

The research focuses on exploring the industrial landscape development concerning public industries managed by Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation in Gujarat, India. The aim of this study is to provide valuable insights for potential investors across various segments to avoid investment risks and to assess the scope, challenges, and opportunities of each identified industrial node. The study revolves around decoding industrial nodes within the Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation (GIDC) and Special Economic Zones. The methodology encompasses mapping and decoding industrial nodes under various parameters and overlaying them to observe a higher scope of spatial performance. Further, it allows preliminary assessments of identified industrial nodes on different parameters based on industrial location theory and evaluates their potential by creating an overall index framework for identified GIDCs of all districts in Gujarat. Based on this index assessment, the study gains insights for potential investors into future growth trends for all districts, with subsequent in-depth analyses conducted for each identified node. The insights from the index framework will focus on factors influencing workforce dynamics, local economic conditions, and future spatial growth trends. In addition, the research evaluates the ease of doing business by decoding the presence and support of physical infrastructure and government incentives. By this, it identifies and guides investors to predict future growth patterns concerning higher spatial concentration, real estate demand, investment rates, and infrastructure patterns. By synthesizing these key findings, the research offers strategic recommendations in making informed decisions that aim to mitigate risk factor and promote sustainable industrial growth in Gujarat. Through a meticulous amalgamation of research methodologies and comprehensive data analysis, this study aims to illuminate potential investment opportunities while addressing the challenges and uncertainties inherent in the industrial landscape of Gujarat within GIDCs. Thus, it fosters a conducive environment for sustainable economic development in the state of Gujarat.