# Indore manufacturing cluster: auto parts and chemicals > Indore – Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh, is known for auto, pharma and readymade garments. Processes, ports and nearby clusters, mapped by SourceSquid. Source: https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/clusters/indore/ Established cluster · Madhya Pradesh # Indore – Pithampur. Auto, pharma and readymade garments. Indore – Pithampur, in Madhya Pradesh, is an established regional cluster for auto parts, chemicals and garments. Buyers come here for auto, pharma and readymade garments. [Get a free teardown](https://sourcesquid.co/start/?cluster=indore) [All Madhya Pradesh clusters](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/states/madhya-pradesh/) Named shortlist from USD 390 380 km to Hazira seaport Hindi on the factory floor 1,100 km from our Bengaluru office Locator · **Indore – Pithampur** 22.72° N, 75.86° E * __Indore * __Nearby clusters * __Seaport * __Inland depot (ICD) Nearest seaport Hazira · 380 km Nearest ICD ICD Pithampur · 20 km At a glance ## Indore, the short version. What the cluster makes, who works there, and how goods leave. Distances are straight-line from the city centre. Known for Auto, pharma and readymade garments Processes [Auto & EV components](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/processes/auto-and-ev-components/), [Chemicals & pharma](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/processes/chemicals-and-pharma/), [Garments & cut-make-trim](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/processes/garments-and-cut-make-trim/) State [Madhya Pradesh](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/states/madhya-pradesh/)One of 2 clusters mapped in Madhya Pradesh Languages HindiOur team speaks Hindi Scale Established clusterAn established regional cluster Nearest seaport Hazira, 380 kmSurat, Gujarat Nearest ICD ICD Pithampur, 20 kmInland container depot for customs clearance and rail to port State ports ICD Pithampur, Nhava Sheva (JNPA) and Mundra From Bengaluru 1,100 kmSourceSquid's India office Processes ## What Indore does best. 3 process families, each with its own page of methods, materials and buying tips. [Process family**Auto & EV components**Precision machining of shafts and gears · Closed-die forging · Aluminium pressure die casting · Sheet-metal stamping and welding](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/processes/auto-and-ev-components/)[Process family**Chemicals & pharma**Dyes and dye intermediates · Pigments · Specialty and agrochemicals · Active pharmaceutical ingredients (API)](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/processes/chemicals-and-pharma/)[Process family**Garments & cut-make-trim**Pattern making and grading · Sampling (proto, fit, size set, pre-production) · Fabric and trims sourcing · Spreading and cutting](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/processes/garments-and-cut-make-trim/) ### Materials worked in Indore * [Polypropylene and polyethylene](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/materials/polypropylene-polyethylene/) Product families ## Made in Indore, step by step. Open a product to see its process chain. Each links to the full guide with QA tests, HS heading and lead times. **FIBC jumbo bags** 6 steps · Samples 2–3 weeks 1. **PP tape extrusion** · Polypropylene tapes with UV stabiliser 2. **Circular weaving** · Fabric woven to the GSM your load needs 3. **Coating & cutting** · Laminated or uncoated panels cut to size 4. **Stitching** · Loops, liners and spouts sewn to design 5. **Safety-factor testing** · Top-lift test to 5:1 or 6:1 SWL 6. **Baling & loading** · Compressed bales for maximum bags per container [Full guide to fibc jumbo bags →](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/products/fibc-jumbo-bags/) **Woven garments and fashion apparel** 7 steps · Samples 2–4 weeks 1. **Tech pack & sampling** · Proto, fit and size-set samples 2. **Fabric & trims** · Sourced, tested and approved 3. **Cutting** · Spread and cut manually or by CAD cutter 4. **Sewing** · Line production with inline checks 5. **Washing & embellishment** · Garment wash, embroidery or print 6. **Finishing & packing** · Pressing, tagging and folding 7. **Final inspection** · AQL audit before shipment [Full guide to woven garments and fashion apparel →](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/products/woven-garments/) Nearest clusters ## The nearest mapped clusters. No other mapped cluster lies within 250 km of Indore. These are the closest, useful when one trip should cover several suppliers. [ 320 km away Established cluster **Bhilwara** Suiting fabrics & spun yarn Weaving & handloom ](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/clusters/bhilwara/)[ 320 km away Major cluster **Ankleshwar – Vapi – Dahej** Specialty chemicals, dyes & intermediates Chemicals & pharma ](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/clusters/ankleshwar/)[ 320 km away Established cluster **Aurangabad** Auto components, pharma Auto & EV componentsChemicals & pharma ](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/clusters/aurangabad/) Geographical Indications ## Madhya Pradesh's GI products. 26 registered GI products come from Madhya Pradesh, with 1 more application pending. A few of them: [See all 26 in Madhya Pradesh](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/states/madhya-pradesh/#gi) * [Bagh Prints of Madhya Pradesh Home textiles & embroidery](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/gi/home-textiles-and-embroidery/#madhya-pradesh) * [Baitul Bharewa Metal Craft of Madhya Pradesh Metalware & bronze](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/gi/metalware-and-bronze/#madhya-pradesh) * [Bell Metal Ware of Datia and Tikamgarh Metalware & bronze](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/gi/metalware-and-bronze/#madhya-pradesh) * [Chanderi Sarees Handloom sarees & fabrics](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/gi/handloom-sarees-and-fabrics/#madhya-pradesh) * [Chhatarpur Furniture Wood & furniture](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/gi/wood-and-furniture/#madhya-pradesh) * [Gond Painting of Madhya Pradesh Paintings & paper crafts](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/gi/paintings-and-paper-crafts/#madhya-pradesh) * [Gwalior Handmade Carpet Carpets, rugs & mats](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/gi/carpets-rugs-and-mats/#madhya-pradesh) * [Gwalior Papier Mache Craft of Madhya Pradesh Paintings & paper crafts](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/gi/paintings-and-paper-crafts/#madhya-pradesh) * [Gwalior Stone Craft of Madhya Pradesh Stone & marble](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/gi/stone-and-marble/#madhya-pradesh) * [Jabalpur Stone Craft Stone & marble](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/gi/stone-and-marble/#madhya-pradesh) How SourceSquid covers Indore ## Your team in Indore. Our Bengaluru team covers Indore in person: factory search, audits, samples and inspections. This is what working with us there looks like. * **Factory search on the ground** Our Bengaluru team visits Indore to screen factories in person, then shares a named shortlist with the evidence behind it. * **Audits before you commit** On-site audits of the strongest Indore candidates, scored on capability, quality systems and capacity. * **Samples to golden sample** First articles measured against your drawing, then a signed golden sample that every lot is checked against. * **Inspections on every lot** In-line and pre-shipment inspections in Indore to your AQL, with photo and measurement reports. * **We speak Hindi** The language of Indore's factory floors, so questions get answered at the machine, not after a week of email. * **Shipping via Hazira** We plan the route to Hazira or ICD Pithampur, and check export documents before the truck leaves. Indore questions ## Straight answers. Anything else, ask us directly. A principal replies, not a bot. [anirudh@sourcesquid.co](mailto:anirudh@sourcesquid.co) ### What is Indore – Pithampur known for manufacturing? Indore – Pithampur is known for auto, pharma and readymade garments. It is an established regional cluster in Madhya Pradesh, and its main product groups are auto parts, chemicals and garments. ### Which port is nearest to Indore – Pithampur? The nearest seaport is Hazira, about 380 km away in a straight line. The nearest inland container depot is ICD Pithampur, about 20 km away. Exporters in Madhya Pradesh commonly ship through ICD Pithampur, Nhava Sheva (JNPA) and Mundra. ### How do I find good manufacturers in Indore – Pithampur? Send SourceSquid a short brief with a drawing, photo or sample. We return a named shortlist of Indore manufacturers screened on evidence, then audit the strongest on site before you place an order. Start here ## Get a named shortlist of Indore manufacturers. Send one drawing, photo or quote. We return how it is made, the right factories in the cluster and a realistic target price. [Get a free teardown](https://sourcesquid.co/start/?cluster=indore)[Talk to a principal](https://sourcesquid.co/contact/) Named shortlist from USD 390