How many embroidery machines are there in Surat?

Short answer

Estimates range from nearly 1 lakh (ThePrint, March 2026) to about 1.5 lakh (a 2026 industry profile). Embroidery units work on sarees, dress materials and fabric across the city's weaving and industrial areas.

Recent estimates differ:

  • Nearly 1 lakh embroidery machines, according to ThePrint (March 2026).
  • About 1.5 lakh, according to a 2026 industry profile.

Embroidery units add work to sarees, dress materials and fabrics before they reach the markets. The planned Gujarat Eco Textile Park at Palsana was designed to house embroiderers alongside weavers and processors.

Updated 16 October 2026 Share on WhatsApp

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