Providing access to states of Eastern India, Northeast, land-locked states of Central & Northern India, adjoining countries Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh as well as the Southeast Asian markets through ports like Kolkata and Haldia.
Kolkata’s unique strategic geographical advantages likely led Job Charnock, the British merchant representative of the British East India Company to reportedly found the city of Calcutta (former anglicized name) in 1686 after amalgamating the three large villages of Sutanuti, Gobindpur, and Kalikata along the east bank of the river Ganges.
From 1772 to 1911, Calcutta remained the capital of British India.
In 1947 at the time of India’s Independence, West Bengal was one of the most industrialized states of India.
Today, West Bengal is in the midst of an industrial renaissance and leading the industrial development of Eastern India.
Founded in 1948 and registered under the Bombay Non-Trading Corporation Act of 1959, the Jamnagar District Association promotes growth and unity within the brass industry and advocates for beneficial legislation. Representing over 2,200 industrialists for more than Seventy years, the association addresses industry challenges at various government levels to secure favourable outcomes and also facilitates molasses trading on a no-profit basis for its members. Operating from a 10,000 square foot office in the GIDC area, the association is equipped with modern facilities including a conference hall and an auditorium. It is a member of prestigious chambers such as Gujarat Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Federation of Industries and Association (Gujarat) & Jamnagar Chamber of Commerce & Industry. To aid its members, the association organizes regular seminars, fairs, and exhibitions. It has also established NABL approved “METALAB,” an advanced metal testing laboratory funded by SIDBI, enhancing local manufacturers’ access to cost-effective, high-quality testing services.
