Snapshot

• Why Rajkot is iconic: Rajkot is one of India’s top engineering and auto component manufacturing clusters, specializing in precision castings, diesel engines, pumps, and machine tools. It is a hub for MSMEs supplying parts to domestic OEMs and global buyers across sectors like automotive, agriculture, infrastructure, and oil & gas.
  
• Industrial legacy: The region’s engineering expertise has roots in foundry and agricultural machinery manufacturing since the 1960s, and it has evolved into a highly diversified, export-driven manufacturing ecosystem.
  
• Scale: Over 500 foundries, 300+ machine tool manufacturers, and thousands of MSME component suppliers make Rajkot a key sourcing destination for buyers worldwide.
  

Product Range

Category	Key Products
Automotive Components	Engine parts, gears, crankshafts, cylinder liners, brake parts.
Diesel Engines & Pumps	Engines (5HP–25HP), submersible pumps, centrifugal pumps.
Machine Tools & Accessories	CNC/VMC machines, lathe machines, drill machines, grinders, spares.
Industrial Castings	SG iron, grey iron, aluminium and steel castings for automotive and industrial sectors.
Agro & Construction Equipment	Components for tractors, harvesters, construction machinery.
Precision Engineering Products	Bearings, fasteners, hydraulics, valves, flanges.

Cluster Strengths

Feature	Details
Foundry Capital of India	Rajkot is home to 500+ foundries producing iron, SG iron, and precision castings.
Machine Tools Leadership	Gujarat accounts for ~60% of India’s machine tool production, with Rajkot leading.
Export Powerhouse	Supplies engineering goods to 70+ countries, including the US, Middle East, and Africa.
MSME Ecosystem	Thousands of tier-2 & tier-3 vendors support OEM supply chains.
Agri & Diesel Engine Hub	Rajkot produces 60% of India’s diesel engines for agriculture and small machinery.
Cluster Specialisation	High mix of automation (CNC machining) with cost-efficient MSME manufacturing.

Materials & Sustainability

• Materials Used: SG iron, grey iron, steel, aluminium, brass, and bronze.
  
• Eco-Friendly Initiatives:
  
  • Energy-efficient induction furnaces replacing cupolas.
    
  • Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) systems for plating units.
    
  • Waste heat recovery in foundries and CNC automation for precision.
    
• Social Impact: Supports 300,000+ direct and indirect jobs in Gujarat’s manufacturing ecosystem.
  

Cluster Infrastructure

• Geographical Hub: Foundry & engineering belt around Rajkot city, Shapar-Veraval, and Metoda GIDC estates.
  
• Institutions:
  
  • ACMA (Automotive Component Manufacturers Association): Connects Rajkot vendors to global auto OEMs.
    
  • Rajkot Engineering Association (REA): Cluster networking, trade fairs, and policy advocacy.
    
  • CMTI & MSME Tool Rooms: Training and prototyping facilities for machine tools.
    
• Industrial Parks:
  
  • Lodhika GIDC, Metoda GIDC, Aji GIDC, and Shapar-Veraval Industrial Area with heavy foundry concentration.
    
  • Engineering SEZ near Rajkot for export units.
    
• Export Connectivity:
  
  • Rajkot Airport (cargo terminal), Mundra and Pipavav ports, and excellent road connectivity to Ahmedabad and Surat.
    

Compliance & Certifications

• Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO/TS 16949, IATF, PED, CE marking, and UL certifications for exports.
  
• Quality Systems: Rajkot foundries have in-house spectrometer testing, NDT, CNC-based machining, and CAD/CAM R&D.
  
• Government Schemes:
  
  • MSME Cluster Development Programme (CDP).
    
  • Make in India & PLI (Production Linked Incentive) for engineering products.
    
  • Gujarat Industrial Policy incentives for automation and sustainability.
    

Production Timelines & MOQs

Product Type	Sampling Lead Time	Bulk Lead Time	MOQ Guidance
Castings (SG, CI, Steel)	10–14 days	6–8 weeks	500–5,000 pcs/batch
Machine Tools	2–3 weeks	6–10 weeks	10–50 units
Diesel Engines	2 weeks	4–6 weeks	100–200 engines
Precision Components	7–10 days	4–6 weeks	1,000+ pcs/style

Branding & Packaging

• Branding:
  
  • QR-coded part identification, laser engraving for OEM traceability.
    
  • Private-label options for global buyers.
    
• Packaging:
  
  • Export-ready steel-crate packaging, vacuum-sealed parts, anti-rust coatings.
    
  • Heavy equipment shipping with ISO palletization.
    
• Marketing Narrative: Marketed as “Rajkot: India’s Precision Castings & Engineering Capital.”
  

Quality Control (IndiaUnbox Protocol)

• Casting QC: Microstructure analysis, tensile & hardness testing, dimensional inspection.
  
• Machining QC: CNC precision checks, 3D CMM inspection.
  
• Engine QC: Engine performance, emission norms compliance (BS, Tier-3 standards).
  
• Export QC: ISTA-certified shipping durability and anti-corrosion packaging.
  

Price Drivers

• Metal prices (iron, steel, aluminium).
  
• Complexity of casting molds & CNC machining.
  
• Automation level and certifications (ISO, IATF).
  
• Logistics and port handling costs.
  

Buyer Confidence Signals

• Global Reach: Rajkot exports to 70+ countries, with strong OEM partnerships.
  
• Scalable Manufacturing: Capable of small-batch prototyping to mass production.
  
• Cluster Synergy: End-to-end supply chain—foundries, machine shops, assembly lines—within one industrial belt.
  
• Cost Efficiency: Ideal for buyers seeking quality precision parts at competitive pricing.