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Business and Economy of Bathinda

Bathinda is a city that has about 1800 years’ old historical association. After India became independent, Bathinda became a district and the Bathinda town became headquarters of the district. With time, Bathinda became an important hub of industrial growth and many types of business houses got established in Bathinda. Right now, Bathinda is an important center of business and economy in the Punjab State. Businesses of Bathinda contribute a lot in the Indian Economy.

Food Business in Bathinda

Bathinda is considered as one of the largest producers of grains not only in Punjab but in the north India. Primarily the grains produced here are wheat and chickpea. Bathinda houses many flour mills and grain business of Bathinda is gaining pace in the recent time. Enough production of food grains in Bathinda makes it possible to export of grains to various other parts of India. 

Food Business in Bathinda

As Bathinda produces huge amount of sugar canes, plenty of sugar mills are setup in Bathinda. Bathinda is also proud of having a citrus belt where production and processing of various types of citrus foods are done.

Horticulture Business in Bathinda

Bathinda is known for growing up and processing of horticultural products. Bathinda is one of the largest producers of grapes. Many national and multinational companies have set up here for supplying and processing of horticulture products like cabbages, cauliflower, guava, green-chilly, potatoes etc.

Tourism Business in Bathinda

Bathinda tourism business is increasing very fast and government is taking care of the tourism sector so that more and more tourists come here and economy of the city gets benefitted. Bathinda houses many historical monuments which take people on a journey of history so that they get to know more about the rich culture of this place. Some of the monuments belong to Harappan Era and dates back to 3000 BC.

Various gardens, forts, and other tourist spots are at the centre of tourism business in Bathinda. The latest constructions like gardens, shopping malls and bazaars also help in proliferation of the tourism business in Bathinda. Development in Tourism business has encouraged the hotel industry to expand. Though there are hotels of different star rating still more companies are coming up in the city to setup their properties.

Dairy Products Business in Bathinda

Villages in Bathinda are the good sources of milk which has encouraged entrepreneurs to invest in the business of milk and various types of milk products. One of the know brands Verka is famous in and around Bathinda. Varieties of milk based products like ghee, paneer, butter, skimmed milk powder, khoa, skimmed milk powder are produced and sold in and around Bathinda making the dairy product business one of the most successful one.

Business of Dairy Products in Bathinda

Milk products meet the standard to be exported in the international market.

Oil Business in Bathinda

Oil and Vanaspati Business is one of the prime businesses in Bathinda. Production of oil and vanaspati in the various oil and fat refinery plants has helped in meeting the local requirement and also to get them exported to cater to the needs of people in the other regions. Dhillon Oils and Fats Private Limited, Bathinda Chemical Limited etc. have been successfully running their units and helping the oil and vanaspati business in Bathinda to reach a higher level and help in economic growth of Bathinda.

Garment Business in Bathinda

Since ages, Bathinda has been one of the largest producers of cotton and it has helped in the growth of garment business in the area. Vardhaman Polytex Ltd in Bathinda has been producing cotton yarns, synthetic yarns, and acrylic yarns since its establishment in 1984. Good quality yarns, latest machineries and modern technologies used in various garment factories have helped the city in excelling in garments business.

Apart from locally made items, the city has other national and international brand garments and apparels being sold at various shopping outlets, malls and retail stores. The known brands like John Players, Peter England, Turtle, Lee Cooper, Reebok, Nike etc. have been successfully selling their apparels and other types of accessories in Bathinda.

Economy of Bathinda

Bathinda economy has been on the rise since its formation as an independent district. The pace of economic growth in Bathinda is accelerated by setting up of various types of industries especially power plants, chemical factories, yarn production, milk factories etc. Guru Nanak Dev Thermal Power Plant of Bathinda has not only resolved the power problem of the region but has been able to pave a smooth path for the entrepreneurs to set up new industries and businesses in Bathinda because the district has become self-sufficient in thermal power production.

Economy of Bathinda

Fertilizer industry in Bathinda has helped the region is growing up varieties of crops successfully and thereby encouraged horticulture and food product business one of the prime business areas of Bathinda.  A unit of Grasim Industries Ltd has been successfully producing good quality cement and is sold under the flagship of Birla Plus Cement meeting the needs of developers and builders all across India.

Business Opportunities in Bathinda

Emergence of Bathinda as a modern Industrial town has opened up many business opportunities here. The city prides itself being the largest Railway Junction in whole Asia. Easy availability of conveyance both by road and rail make Bathinda one of the most preferable places for investors. Bathinda also has a domestic airport, AC bus terminal which is also an important commercial complex and well built roads. All these have paved way for more business investments in Bathinda. The government has created SEZ or Special Economic Zone for textile business in Bathinda. The business sectors that have great opportunities of development are food processing industry, handloom & textile, hotel and tourism.

Hospitality Industry has already started investing in Bathinda with more and more new hotels coming up in the city.  Bathinda has rail link with Delhi, the capital city and it also has direct rail link with Mumbai (Ferozpur-Mumbai), the business capital of India. Entrepreneurs never face traveling to Bathinda and it is one of the reasons why they are interested in investing more in the businesses and industries of Bathinda. Easy loans, simple government rules and safe environment of Bathinda will help this city in seeking a very good position in the business and industry map of India.

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