What is Rajkot known for in Indian wholesale trade? Is it only jewellery?

Rajkot in Gujarat is best known for its imitation jewellery wholesale market — but the city has a broader manufacturing and trade identity:

Rajkot wholesale strengths:

• Imitation jewellery: The primary wholesale hub in India for gold-finish and silver-finish imitation jewellery — bangles, necklaces, earrings, tikka, and bridal sets at wholesale prices. The Hira Bazaar and jewellery market areas have thousands of traders.
• Patola silk (nearby Patan): Patan, 130 km from Rajkot, is the home of the double-ikat Patola silk saree — GI-tagged and one of India's most expensive handloom products
• Engineering and auto parts: Rajkot is a major industrial city — not directly textile relevant

For boutique buyers: Rajkot jewellery market is essential for boutiques selling bridal, festive, and ethnic accessories alongside garments. Many Surat garment boutiques make a combined sourcing trip to Surat + Rajkot.