Gujarat's gems and jewellery industry exports 80 per cent of India's diamonds. The state alone contributes to 16 per cent of the total industrial output of the country and is a growing industrial hub. The important industries in this state are textiles, petrochemicals and agro food processing. Rapid industrial growth has made Gujarat one of the fastest growing states in India.

Gujarat covers an area of 1,96,024 sq km and has a population of 5.27 crore. The state accounts for around five per cent of the country's population. It has emerged as an 'Investor friendly' destination due to the proactive efforts of the government.

Gujarat has 41 minor and intermediate ports sprawling over its 1,600 km coastline. These ports handle around 80 per cent of India's port traffic. Kandla, located in the Kachchh district in the north of Gujarat, is a forerunner among the major ports in India; 27 per cent of the petroleum, oil and other lubricants traded via ports passes through this port.

The monthly review of the Gujarat economy gives an overview of the current and prospective trends in:

• Agriculture
• Infrastructure - Power, Ports, Road, Aviation, Telecom
• Investments
• Public finance
• Inflation

The Monthly Review of the Gujarat Economy is a part of the State Analysis Service.