Guide
About Nagpur
Nagpur is the largest city in the Vidarbha region of Maharashtra. At the 2011 census the Nagpur Municipal Corporation area had 2,405,665 residents, the urban agglomeration 2,497,870, and Nagpur district 4,653,570.
Widely known as the Orange City, Nagpur is the main market for the citrus grown across the surrounding region. It also has a growing industrial and services base: MIDC industrial areas at Butibori and Hingna, and the MIHAN special economic zone, where several large IT companies have campuses.
Economy and main industries
Agricultural trade, especially oranges, has long been central to Nagpur's economy. Oranges from the district are sold across India and exported to markets such as Dubai and Oman, and processing has grown, with a fruit processing plant at Hingna MIDC and the Patanjali Mega Food Park at MIHAN.
Industry is concentrated in the MIDC areas. Butibori, an industrial suburb developed by the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation, hosts manufacturing units including Indo Rama Synthetics, KEC and Hyundai. Hingna MIDC, closer to the city, has steel and engineering units among others.
MIHAN is the city's main growth project. Infosys and TCS have campuses in the SEZ, and HCL, Wipro and Hexaware have also taken land there.
Main business areas and markets
Sitabuldi is Nagpur's main commercial district, with shops, offices and showrooms in the centre of the city. Itwari, in the Mahal zone, is a well-known older shopping and trading area.
Kalamna is a major wholesale market for oranges and grains and is the place where growers, commission agents and traders meet during the harvest seasons.
For industry, Butibori and Hingna are the main addresses for factories, fabricators and industrial suppliers, while MIHAN is the address for IT companies and related services.
Oranges and agri-trade
Buyers of oranges in Nagpur usually deal through commission agents at Kalamna, who handle grading, packing and dispatch by road to other states. Cold storage, packing material suppliers, transporters and processors are linked to this trade. Prices and volumes vary widely by season, so it is common to arrange supply in advance with an agent or grower group.
Finding businesses in Nagpur
Common searches in Nagpur include orange traders and commission agents, food processors, engineering and steel units in Butibori and Hingna, IT companies at MIHAN, transporters, and shops in Sitabuldi. IndiaYP lists Nagpur businesses by category and locality.
Frequently asked questions
What is the STD code for Nagpur?
Nagpur landlines use the STD code 0712. From abroad, dial +91 712 before the number.
Where is the wholesale orange market in Nagpur?
Kalamna is the main wholesale market for oranges and grains.
What is MIHAN?
MIHAN, the Multi-modal International Hub Airport at Nagpur, is a project that includes a special economic zone where companies such as Infosys and TCS have campuses.
Which are Nagpur's main industrial areas?
Butibori MIDC and Hingna MIDC are the main industrial areas, both developed by the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation.