Investment Opportunities in Rajasthan: Exploring FDI Potential

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Highest installed solar generation capacity (22.86 GW)

The state ranks first in India in the production of coarse cereals, oilseeds, rapeseed and is the second largest producer of spices, fennel. garlic, coriander and cumin.

Rajasthan ranked #13 in Export Preparedness Index 2022.

Service sector contributes around 43.95% and agriculture and allied sectors contributes 26.72% to state's GVA at current Prices in 2023-24. Many booming business opportunities in Rajasthan in organic and contract farming as well as in infrastructure developments related to agriculture can be explored. The state is home to over 956 food processing units.

Rajasthan is the third largest mineral producing state in India with 81 major and minor minerals. It is the only producer of zinc and lead ore in the country as well as the largest producer of marble.

Rajasthan is the largest state in India (area wise). It shares its border with five major Indian states — Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat. Around 25% of the National Capital Region (NCR) falls in the state. The state is also among the top five states in India in terms of installed wind generation capacity. The world’s largest fully operational 2245 MW Solar Park in Bhadla is located in Rajasthan. The business community can embrace this opportunity to invest in Rajasthan and gain by optimally utilizing the resources available.

Rajasthan provides access to around 40% of India’s market in the neighbouring states and also serve as an indispensable medium of transport between North-Indian states and the ports on the Western coastline of India. Furthermore, Rajasthan has the third largest network of national highways, second largest rail network in India, nine Inland Container Depots, one Air Cargo Complex as well as seven airports with direct international and national connectivity.

Highest reserve of marble resources, sandstone and granite

Second largest producer of nutri / coarse cereals

Largest producer of blended fabric and wool in India

Textile and Garments

Rajasthan enjoys leading position in the production of wool and blended fabric and is a major producer of polyester viscose yarn and synthetic suiting material

A Mega Integrated Textile Park is proposed at Kakani in Jodhpur. The state is also home to world-famous textiles such as Bandhani, Leheriya, and Kota Doriya, as well as four textile and apparel hubs in Bhilwara, Pali, Balotra and Jaipur.

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Automotive & EV

Rajasthan has the presence of more than 120 automotive and auto-component manufacturing units

Rajasthan has developed into an important automotive hub, with Bhiwadi, Neemrana, Pathredi and the greater Alwar district developed as strategic locations for the automotive industry. The presence of major players coupled with the advantages of being in NCR makes it a hot spot for EV (electric vehicles).

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IT and ITeS

Rajasthan boasts of an abundant skilled workforce, supported by a vast English speaking talent pool

While an integrated FinTech Park to be spread over 37 Ha is being planned in Jaipur, North India’s largest SEZ, Mahindra World City, exists in Jaipur, and offers excellent infrastructure to IT companies. Furthermore, Rajasthan has set up four IT Parks in Jodhpur, Kota, Jaipur and Udaipur.

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Energy

A pioneer in the green energy revolution, Rajasthan shines on the solar map of India with 325 clear sunny days a year.

Within the state, the districts such as Barmer, Bikaner, Jaisalmer, and Jodhpur are the key regions with the best solar radiation. Rajasthan is endowed with two critical resources that are essential to solar power production: high level of solar radiation (5.72 KWh/m2/day) and large tracts of government lands at competitive rates. Rajasthan leads India's renewable energy sector with the highest installed solar generation capacity (over 22.86 GW). The state is also among the top five states in India in terms of installed wind generation capacity. The world’s largest fully operational 2,245 MW Solar Park in Bhadla is located in Rajasthan.

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Tourism

Rajasthan, with an assortment of wide and varied tourism products from heritage sites, serene lakes, wildlife sanctuaries, fairs and festivals, various dance and art forms to royal luxury trains, offers a unique and unmatched destination for tourists

Rajasthan is home to Six Majestic Forts listed as UNESCO World Heritage Monuments. The state attracted more than 179 Mn tourists, including foreign tourists in 2023.

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Electronic System Design and Manufacturing

Bhiwadi in Rajasthan, located around 60 km from Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi, is being developed as an ESDM hub

Being the leader in production of silver, silica and copper, key inputs are readily available in Rajasthan. Jaipur-Bhiwadi-Neemrana-Udaipur-Ajmer-Kota is emerging as the next brownfield electronics manufacturing cluster. Two EMCs, situated in Salarpur and Karoli Industrial Areas have been approved by the Government of India.

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Agro and Food Processing

Agriculture and allied contributed close to 29% to Rajasthan's GSDP in 2022-23

RIICO has developed four Agro Food Parks at Boranada (Jodhpur), Kota, Alwar and Sriganganagar. Additionally, the city of Ajmer is home to a Mega Food Park. The State has the 2nd largest livestock population in India. The state ranks 2nd in milk production and 1st in coarse wool (with largest population of Goats & Camels).

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Minerals and Ceramics

Rajasthan in the third largest mineral producing state in India with deposits of 81 metallic, non metallic, minor and fuel mineral

The state is the country's most important centre of marble processing. Rajasthan is the sole producer of minerals like Garnet, Lead Concentrates, Selenite Concentrates, Siliceous Earth and Wollastonite. Around 500 ceramic units covering the value chain are operating in the state. Ghiloth Industrial Zone by RIICO near Neemrana is dedicated to the ceramic and glass industry.

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Chemical and Petrochemical

Rajasthan is the largest onshore producer of Crude Oil and second largest producer of Natural Gas in India

HRRL refinery complex currently under development in Barmer will process 9 MMTPA of crude and produce more than 2.4 Mn Tonnes of petrochemicals which will generate enourmous job opportunities in the region and act as an anchor industry for an industrial hub for western Rajasthan. It is expected to be completed by end of 2024. The state government plans to set up a Petroleum, Chemicals & Petrochemicals Investment Region (PCPIR) near the refinery and has already identified 26 government land parcels of about 4490 hectares in Jodhpur and Barmer districts.

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Medical & Healthcare

MedTech Park is being developed at Jodhpur with over 230 acres

Rajasthan’s path breaking Universal Bima Yojana providing health insurance to all 80 million residents of the state, opens opportunities for private sector across the spectrum of health services.

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Demographics

Rajasthan has a population of 68.5 Mn

As the 8th most populous state of the country, it makes up about 5.6% of India’s total population.

1
Central University
27
State Universities
53
Private Universities
35
Medical Colleges
209
Engineering and Technology Institutes (AICTE approved)
79
Management Institutes
1734
Industrial Training Institutes
119
Polytechnic Colleges
2
Skill Based Universities

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