Ahmedabad - Business Hub Of Gujarat

By Author: Nagma Biswas
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Trade and commerce is not something that is new to Ahmedabad. It has been a part of the city since ages. Interestingly, Ahmedabad was known to be hung on three threads: gold, silk and cotton. Though not much has changed and textiles are a major part of the industrial scene even now, other things have come up too. Ahmedabad is now a major player in mineral trading too. Power, petrochemicals, agro produce, IT, pharmaceuticals, all are closely following the league.

The pace at which Ahmedabad has developed is something that amazes everyone. The startling wannabe metropolis boasts of an unparalleled infrastructure. Towering commercial complexes, glitzy showrooms and luring shopping spaces ensure that Ahmedabad is no less than any other metro in the country. In fact, the city has preserved its leisurely pace and the locals take care that they have a good work-life balance as well as their vibrant culture.

A unique feature about Ahmedabad is that it has kept the older town distinctly separate from the newer one. Roughly, it is the river Sabarmati that marks out the difference. The city has preserved ...
... its past well. Even as the wave of modernity and transformation has hit the city in a big way, it is nice to note that heritage is given proper care. The Archaeological Survey of India lists more than sixty ancient monuments in the town. The Bhadra Fort and Jama Masjid are some of the fine structures contributed by the founder of the city. The Jhulta Minar is another ancient wonder that the city has preserved. Its swaying capacity is still a mystery to architects. Amongst the religious sites, the Akshardham Temple, the Vaishnodevi Temple and the ISCKON Temple are the most visited ones.

Towards the newer side of Ahmedabad city, one would find more of everything that is cotemporary. The city is home to some of the finest educational institutions in the world. The Indian Institute of Management here is the best in the country and one of the best in the world. Lately, the city has come up as a major medical tourism center too. Offering the best of medical services at minimal costs it is frequented by people from all over. Most locals who have migrated out of the country also come back here to avoid the medical expenses in other countries.

A heavily industrialized city, Ahmedabad is a major business tourism center. Most traders from Western India have to visit this place for it is a major hub for textiles, gold, petrochemicals and a lot many other products. This has brought about a good number of hotels in Ahmedabad too, from the luxury hotel The Pride to the comfortable 3 star Sarovar Portico Hotel. Ranging from budget to luxury they are good in number and offer different budget. Tourists can rest assured of finding good properties for staying in Ahmedabad.

Nagma Biswas is an author writing about travel and tourism in India and abroad. To book Business Hotels in Ahmedabad visit Sarovar hotels.