Dhar becomes top exporting district in MP

Time of India

2 days ago

Indore: The industrial town of Dhar has become top exporting district in Madhya Pradesh, surpassing Indore, which had held the position for years. This shift was primarily driven by an increase in new industries and strong overseas shipments in garments and textiles.
In financial year 2024-25, Dhar accounted for a 26.93 percent share of the state's export basket, according to an export analysis report by Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO). Indore followed with a 20.39 percent share, while Raisen held 10.97 percent. Madhya Pradesh's merchandise exports reached Rs 66,218 crore, contributing to the state's highest-ever total exports of Rs 70,256 crore in FY 2024-25.
This included Rs 4,038 crore from information technology exports in Special Economic Zones (SEZ).
Exports from Dhar stood at Rs 17,830 crore, marking a 61.73 percent increase from the previous fiscal, significantly higher than Indore's Rs 13,500 crore, as per FIEO's analysis. Indore maintained the second position with Rs 13,500 crore, followed by Raisen at Rs 7,264 crore in FY 2024-25.
"Dhar has emerged as a sought-after industrial belt, buoyed by its air connectivity and proximity to cargo services.
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The availability of land has further attracted new anchor units, positioning Dhar as a premier destination for various industries," Pithampur Audhyogik Sangathan president Gautam Kothari said.
Over the past year, Madhya Pradesh Western Region Electricity Distribution Company provided 110 new high-tension electricity connections to industries in Dhar. The district is home to state's largest industrial belt, Pithampur, and the SEZ, which collectively host major manufacturing units such as Pratibha Syntex Ltd, VE Commercial Vehicles Ltd, Cipla, Eicher Trucks and Buses, and Mahindra 2-Wheelers.
"We have seen a year-on-year jump in exports as demand is firm. This has further supported our decision to expand our presence in the state, and we have decided to invest around Rs 10,000 crore in new industrial parcels in Dhar and Ratlam. The decision was taken after analysing the recently launched policies by the MP govt which are friendly for industries," Dinesh Mishra, a senior executive from a films and foil industry in the SEZ, said.
The Indore-Dhar-Dewas region collectively contributed around 53 percent to Madhya Pradesh's record merchandise exports of Rs 66,218 crore during FY 2024-25.
Suvidh Shah, additional director general at FIEO's market research development division, highlighted the factors behind Dhar's growth. "The improvement in entrepreneurial ecosystem, availability of labour, and proximity to Inland Container Depots and ports have been pivotal in driving the dramatic increase in exports, particularly in the garment and textile sector."
Ujjain contributed 3.46 percent to the state's total exports, achieving a historic milestone with exports reaching Rs 2,288 crore in FY 2024-25.
"This unprecedented growth reflects the district's rising industrial capabilities and its expanding footprint in key export sectors like agro-based products, food processing, engineering components, and textiles," Shah said.