explain about medium scale industries in Punjab.
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The main type of industries in Punjab, which city is famous for which industry, sector wise contribution to GDP, some major industrial units etc. This page is not an industrial directory of Punjab and does not provide a list of factories. Instead, this page provides general information about the industrial scene of Punjab. If you are looking for a list of industrial units
List of Industries in Punjab
The major industries in Punjab are:
Hosiery and Readymade Garments: Ludhiana city in Punjab is famous world over for hosiery and readymade garments industry. The hosiery items and readymade garments manufactured here are supplied throughout the country and also exported to many other countries. In India, this city is largest exporter of hosiery items. The top brand in woolen garments, Monte Carlo, is manufactured in Ludhiana by Oswal group.
Textile and Yarn Industry: Ludhiana is a hub of textile and yarn industry in Punjab. Vardhman group is the largest contributor in this category. Barnala city is also a major destination as Trident group, one of the largest textile manufacturer of India, has the manufacturing facilities based out of Barnala. Phagwara city is home to the JCT Fabrics.
Cycle and Cycle Parts: Hero Cycle, a renowned brand of India and largest manufacturer of bicycles in the world, is located in Ludhiana. Another well known brand Atlas Cycles is also based in Ludhiana. A large number of other cycle and cycle parts manufacturers are located in Ludhiana.
Sports Goods and Equipments: The most famous town of India for manufacturing of sporting goods is Jalandhar, which is located in Punjab. Many type of sporting goods like bats, footballs, badminton rackets, gym equipments and many other sporting goods are made in this city.
Sewing Machine Manufacturers: Another manin category of industry is manufacturing of sewing machine and parts. These machines are supplied throughout India and exported to other countries which includes mainly Pakistan, Sri Lanka and guld countries.
Auto Parts Manufacturers: Auto parts is the other major export item of Punjab. GNA group, based in Phagwara, is a well known brand. Ludhiana, Goraya and Phagwara are main centers in this category.
Diesel Engine and Diesel Engine Parts: Ludhiana and Phagwara are the main cities where a large number of diesel engine parts manufacturers are situated.
Hand Tools and Machine Tools: Jalandhar and Ludhiana are the main centers of hand tools and machine tools industries.
Steel Rolling Mills and Induction Furnaces: Mandi Gobindgarh is the main center of India for steel rolling mills and induction furnaces.
Information Technology - Mohali is the information technology center of Punjab. It is no way comparable to IT hubs like Bangalore, Gurgaon etc., but still a large number of small IT/Software companies are working in this city. Some of the biggest IT companies of Mohali are TATA Business Support Services, IFS, SmartDate, IDS and Seasia.