Maharashtra

Maharashtra

The most urbanized state of India with its robust industrial sector occupies a prominent position in the national economy. The State is identified as India’s powerhouse with Mumbai at the centre point of the country’s financial and commercial markets

With an excellent infrastructure, over 243,000 kms of road network, Highways connecting all the Metropolitans of the country and two major ports over 720-kilometer coastline at Arabian Sea, Maharashtra remains at the forefront of the country’s industrial development. The State being the industrial magnet of India continues to attract the largest amount of investment from both domestic and foreign markets, having strengths established in every sector.

Maharashtra at its present growth rate of around 12% sets ambitious targets for future. The state represents holistic growth with Mumbai as the major city and upcoming satellites such as Pune, Nashik, Nagpur etc.

The State Council

ASSOCHAM Maharashtra State Council functions with the objective of facilitating the Indian Industries to perform up to their optimum potential across the Western Region of the Country.

The Council with its sub committees engages on their relevant subjects with the State Government in its endeavour to develop a further capable business environment. Assocham works closely with the Government on policy issues and involves with the industry towards enhancing efficiency, competitiveness and expanding business opportunities.

Certain Key Sectors identified by the Council as potent to further growth in the state are:

• •Food and Agriculture
• •Logistics and Supply Chain
• •Education
• •Renewable
• •GEM (Green and Eco Friendly Movement)

ASSOCHAM takes initiatives to bring the industry closer and support business interaction and engagement by organising flagship summits/conferences and as well enhance knowledge by conducting research papers across sectors.