Historically celebrated as the "Manchester of India" for its booming textile industry, Ahmedabad's economy has diversified significantly into pharmaceuticals, chemicals, information technology, and trade.
* **Business Districts:** Ashram Road and CG Road serve as traditional commercial hubs, while the Sarkhej-Gandhinagar (SG) Highway and Prahlad Nagar have emerged as modern corporate and IT corridors. * **Textiles and Garments:** The city remains a powerhouse for textile manufacturing and denim production, led by companies like Arvind Limited. * **Pharmaceuticals:** It is a major hub for India's pharmaceutical industry, housing the manufacturing and research facilities of numerous global biotech and pharma firms. * **Retail:** Shopping districts like Law Garden and Lal Darwaja cater to traditional commerce, while modern malls such as Palladium Ahmedabad and AlphaOne anchor the contemporary retail sector.
