About Katargam Textile & Weaving Cluster
Katargam Textile & Weaving Cluster is a wholesale textile market in Katargam, Surat specialising in Weaving & Small Industry. Best suited to fabric buyers sourcing from weaving units in north Surat.
Katargam: Weaving Units Beside Surat's Diamond Industry
Katargam, in north Surat, is best known for diamond cutting and polishing. It is also one of the city's weaving localities.
Katargam GIDC
Government records list the Katargam GIDC estate at about 38 hectares with 54 plots, all allotted, and more than 880 units in production. That high count reflects many small units sharing buildings.
Weaving
Field reports on Surat's powerloom workforce name Katargam, with Varachha and Udhna–Limbayat, as localities where the weaving industry is concentrated, and list it among areas with small loom factories.
Sourcing Tips
- Expect small, shared-building units. Visit with an agent who knows the area.
- Confirm each unit's loom type and capacity before splitting an order.
- Test sample rolls before bulk.
Surat's Textile Industry in Numbers
Surat is India's largest centre for man-made fibre textiles. Industry figures published in 2026 put the city at about 6 lakh looms, including about 95,000 water-jet, 40,000 rapier, 10,000 air-jet and 1,500 velvet looms. It has roughly 450 processing houses, about 2,000 warp-knitting and 3,500 circular-knitting machines, and an estimated 1–1.5 lakh embroidery machines. Output is around 6 crore metres of fabric a day. The industry employs an estimated 15 lakh or more people.
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General advice for wholesale buying in Surat markets.
- Go early in the dayMornings are calmer, traders have more time to show catalogues, and new designs haven't sold out yet.
- Buy full catalogue setsMost wholesalers price by the set. Taking the full set usually costs less per piece than picking singles.
- Ask for a GST invoiceRegistered traders issue GST invoices on wholesale orders. You need one to claim input tax credit.
- Check a sample before bulkFor printed and dyed fabric, ask for a swatch or a single piece and check colour and wash before a large order.
- Book transport on the spotTransport and courier agents work close to the markets. Ask the trader who they use for dispatch to your city.
Questions buyers ask
Is Katargam a textile area?
Yes. Besides diamonds, Katargam has weaving units and the Katargam GIDC estate with more than 880 units.
Where is Katargam Textile & Weaving Cluster located?
Katargam Textile & Weaving Cluster is in Katargam, Surat. Address: Katargam, Surat, Gujarat. Katargam is in north Surat.
What can I buy at Katargam Textile & Weaving Cluster?
Katargam Textile & Weaving Cluster is known for Grey Fabric, Woven Fabric, Weaving Job Work.
Where is fabric actually made in Surat?
Weaving happens on powerlooms across areas such as Ved Road, Katargam, Limbayat and Udhna, while dyeing, printing and finishing happen in processing estates such as Pandesara GIDC and Sachin GIDC. The markets on Ring Road are where finished goods are sold. Read the full answer