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Describe the factors encouraging cotton textile industry in Mumbai.

Mumbai is one of the leading cotton textile which is also known as the “Manchester of India”. Write a note on sugar Industries of India. The following are the factors that encourage the cotton textile industry in Mumbai-

a. The favorable location of port facilities allows it to export their finished products less effort.


b. Characterized by proper connection of rail and road links with cotton growing areas allows it to transport its goods with much more efficiency.


c. Availability of capital goods, finance, man power and humid coastal climate too adds on the factors.


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