Surat, July 20 – Established in 1982, the India Market situated on Ring Road in Salabatpura has grown into one of the city's most prominent textile trade centers. Known for its systematic planning and organized commercial infrastructure, India Market remains a preferred destination for traders across India. Divided into three main sections—A, H, and J blocks—the market hosts a wide range of businesses from textile wholesalers to agency offices.
FOSTTA Director and President of H Block, Girish Mittal, highlighted that A Block consists of 128 offices and 40 shops, while both H and J Blocks house 64 offices and 40 shops each. Mittal, who has been in the textile business for 37 years, runs Surabhi Synthetic Pvt Ltd and deals in dyed fabric across Gujarat, Delhi, and West Bengal. Originally from Mathura, he is a well-established name in the wholesale textile circuit.
Another veteran trader, Arun Nakipuria, director of Hanuman Prasad Textile Pvt Ltd, has been operating in the market since 1984. Based in Siliguri, West Bengal, he specializes in wholesale trading of ready-made kurtis, tops, and three-piece suits. His production unit is located in Sachin, Surat, and his goods are distributed across nearly every Indian state. Nakipuria also supplies to key markets in Nepal, Bhutan, West Bengal, and Assam, and emphasizes that quality is the key to sustaining strong sales.
Gautam Sethia, director of Indian Boutique Annex, shared that his company manages a large-scale textile business through e-commerce channels, serving both domestic and international clients. Shri Ram Textile Agency, also located within the market, wholesales sarees, suits, kurtis, and fabrics, catering to major markets such as Raipur, Patna, Jaipur, and Siliguri.
A standout feature of India Market is its robust security and logistical setup. CCTV cameras are installed across the complex, and security guards are stationed to ensure safety. A well-organized parking system is in place at the entry points for the convenience of traders and customers alike.
India Market continues to be a cornerstone of Surat’s textile identity. Attracting traders from across the nation, the market's structured layout, dependable security, and expanding business opportunities are positioning it toward a stronger international presence in the textile trade.
