Maharashtra

Last Updated: November 2009


Maharashtra, the third largest state of India is also one of the one of the largest and fastest-growing states in India and contributes 13 per cent to the national income. The state accounts for 24.6 per cent of the country’s foreign direct investment (FDI), 20 per cent of the country‘s industrial output and 27 per cent of India‘s exports. Of the total foreign direct investment (FDI) India attracted, Maharashtra continued to be at the top position in 2009.

Maharashtra has the largest installed electricity generation capacity in the country. Total electricity generation increased from 37,311 million kWh to 79,721 million kWh between 1990–91 and 2007–08. The state has one of the strongest telecom markets in India and Maharashtra is the second-largest global system for mobile communication (GSM) market with 11.2 million subscribers in 2006–07. The state has the largest road network in the country with a total road length of over 235,595 km.

Maharashtra has key industrial centres with presence of several industries. The state has a strong presence in financial services, textiles, autoancillaries, chemical and allied products, electrical and non-electrical machinery, petroleum and allied products, wine, jewellery, pharmaceuticals, engineering goods and media and entertainment. Pune, the second-largest city in Maharashtra, has 12 industrial areas focussing on automobiles, chemicals, consumer durables, engineering and information technology.

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