# Mumbai – Thane manufacturing cluster: jewellery and garments > Mumbai – Thane, Maharashtra, is known for jewellery (SEEPZ), garments, pharma and packaging. Processes, ports and nearby clusters, mapped by SourceSquid. Source: https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/clusters/mumbai/ Major cluster · Maharashtra # Mumbai – Thane. Jewellery (SEEPZ), garments and pharma. Mumbai – Thane, in Maharashtra, is a major national manufacturing cluster for jewellery, garments, chemicals and packaging. Buyers come here for jewellery (SEEPZ), garments, pharma and packaging. [Get a free teardown](https://sourcesquid.co/start/?cluster=mumbai) [All Maharashtra clusters](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/states/maharashtra/) Named shortlist from USD 390 30 km to Nhava Sheva seaport Marathi on the factory floor 850 km from our Bengaluru office Locator · **Mumbai – Thane** 19.20° N, 72.97° E * __Mumbai * __Nearby clusters * __Seaport * __Inland depot (ICD) Nearest seaport Nhava Sheva (JNPA) · 30 km Nearest ICD ICD Ahmedabad · 440 km At a glance ## Mumbai, the short version. What the cluster makes, who works there, and how goods leave. Distances are straight-line from the city centre. Known for Jewellery (SEEPZ), garments, pharma and packaging Processes [Gems & jewellery](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/processes/gems-and-jewellery/), [Garments & cut-make-trim](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/processes/garments-and-cut-make-trim/), [Chemicals & pharma](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/processes/chemicals-and-pharma/), [Printing & packaging](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/processes/printing-and-packaging/) State [Maharashtra](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/states/maharashtra/)One of 8 clusters mapped in Maharashtra Languages MarathiOur team speaks Marathi Scale Major clusterA major national manufacturing cluster Nearest seaport Nhava Sheva (JNPA), 30 kmNavi Mumbai, Maharashtra Nearest ICD ICD Ahmedabad, 440 kmInland container depot for customs clearance and rail to port State ports Nhava Sheva (JNPA) and ICD Nagpur From Bengaluru 850 kmSourceSquid's India office Processes ## What Mumbai does best. 4 process families, each with its own page of methods, materials and buying tips. [Process family**Gems & jewellery**Diamond cutting and polishing · Coloured gemstone cutting · CAD design and 3D printing · Lost-wax casting](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/processes/gems-and-jewellery/)[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/)[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**Printing & packaging**Offset printing · Flexographic printing · Corrugated board and box making · Rigid box making](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/processes/printing-and-packaging/) ### Materials worked in Mumbai * [Zinc alloy (Zamak)](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/materials/zinc-alloy/) * [Polyester and synthetics](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/materials/polyester-synthetics/) * [Paper and board](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/materials/paper-board/) Product families ## Made in Mumbai, 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. **Cargo nets, webbing & strap kits**6 steps · Samples 2–4 weeks 1. **Yarn** · Polyester or nylon high-tenacity yarn 2. **Narrow weaving & knotting** · Webbing looms and net knotting machines 3. **Dyeing & heat setting** · Colour fastness and dimensional stability 4. **Hardware** · Hooks, buckles and cam fittings sourced and tested 5. **Sewing & assembly** · Bar-tack stitching to pattern 6. **Break-load testing** · Every lot tested to rated load [Full guide to cargo nets, webbing & strap kits →](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/products/cargo-nets-webbing-straps/) **Filter bags & anti-static pouches**6 steps · Samples 2–3 weeks 1. **Media selection** · Needle felt, anti-static grids, PTFE membranes 2. **Cutting** · Ultrasonic or hot-knife cutting 3. **Seaming** · Sewn, welded or taped seams 4. **Rings & fittings** · Snap bands, collars and grounding straps 5. **Testing** · Surface resistivity and air permeability 6. **Clean packing** · Sealed, labelled per batch [Full guide to filter bags & anti-static pouches →](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/products/filter-bags-anti-static-pouches/) **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/) **Silver and fashion jewellery** 7 steps · Samples 2–3 weeks 1. **Design & CAD** · Sketch to CAD model 2. **Master & mould** · 3D-printed or hand-carved master, rubber mould 3. **Casting** · Lost-wax casting in silver or brass 4. **Filing & setting** · Clean-up, assembly and stone setting 5. **Polishing & plating** · Rhodium, gold or oxidised finishes 6. **Quality check** · Purity, nickel and lead tests; hallmarking for silver 7. **Packing** · Anti-tarnish bags and boxes [Full guide to silver and fashion jewellery →](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/products/silver-fashion-jewellery/) **Printed packaging and paper stationery** 7 steps · Proofs 1–2 weeks 1. **Artwork & dieline** · Artwork checked against the dieline 2. **Board sourcing** · Duplex, kraft or corrugated board to GSM 3. **Printing** · Offset or flexo, colour-matched to Pantone 4. **Surface finishing** · Lamination, varnish, foil or embossing 5. **Die cutting & creasing** · Cut and creased on die-cutters 6. **Gluing & binding** · Box pasting or notebook binding 7. **Inspection & packing** · Colour, dimension and compression checks [Full guide to printed packaging and paper stationery →](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/products/printed-packaging-stationery/) Within 250 km ## Clusters close to Mumbai. Useful when one trip should cover several suppliers, or when a part needs a process Mumbai does not run. [ 10 km away Established cluster **Bhiwandi** Powerloom fabrics, warehousing Weaving & handloom ](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/clusters/bhiwandi/)[ 120 km away Established cluster **Silvassa – Daman** Plastics, wires & cables, aluminium profiles Plastics & rubber mouldingTube, extrusion & wire ](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/clusters/silvassa/)[ 120 km away Major cluster **Pune – Chakan** Forgings, auto & EV, precision engineering ForgingAuto & EV componentsMachining & precision ](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/clusters/pune/)[ 120 km away Established cluster **Nashik** Engineering, electricals, grapes & wine Auto & EV componentsMachining & precisionFood, spices & agri ](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/clusters/nashik/)[ 220 km away Major cluster **Surat** Synthetic textiles, zari, diamond cutting & polishing Weaving & handloomGems & jewelleryDyeing, printing & embroidery ](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/clusters/surat/) Geographical Indications ## Maharashtra's GI products. 57 registered GI products come from Maharashtra, with 17 more applications pending. A few of them: [See all 57 in Maharashtra](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/states/maharashtra/#gi) * [Bhiwapur Chilli Tea, coffee & spices](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/gi/tea-coffee-and-spices/#maharashtra) * [Hupari Silver Craft Jewellery & gems](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/gi/jewellery-and-gems/#maharashtra) * [Karvath Kati Sarees & Fabrics Handloom sarees & fabrics](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/gi/handloom-sarees-and-fabrics/#maharashtra) * [Kavdi Maal of Tuljapur Other crafts & goods](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/gi/other-crafts-and-goods/#maharashtra) * [Kolhapuri Chappal Leather & footwear](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/gi/leather-and-footwear/#maharashtra) * [Miraj Sitar Musical instruments](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/gi/musical-instruments/#maharashtra) * [Miraj Tanpura Musical instruments](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/gi/musical-instruments/#maharashtra) * [Nandurbar Mirchi (Chilli) Tea, coffee & spices](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/gi/tea-coffee-and-spices/#maharashtra) * [Paithani Saree & Fabrics Handloom sarees & fabrics](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/gi/handloom-sarees-and-fabrics/#maharashtra) * [Pen Ganesh Idol Glass & ceramics](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/gi/glass-and-ceramics/#maharashtra) How SourceSquid covers Mumbai ## Your team in Mumbai. Our Bengaluru team covers Mumbai 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 Mumbai 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 Mumbai 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 Mumbai to your AQL, with photo and measurement reports. * **We speak Marathi** The language of Mumbai's factory floors, so questions get answered at the machine, not after a week of email. * **Shipping via Nhava Sheva** We plan the route to Nhava Sheva or ICD Ahmedabad, and check export documents before the truck leaves. Mumbai questions ## Straight answers. Anything else, ask us directly. A principal replies, not a bot. [anirudh@sourcesquid.co](mailto:anirudh@sourcesquid.co) ### What is Mumbai – Thane known for manufacturing? Mumbai – Thane is known for jewellery (SEEPZ), garments, pharma and packaging. It is a major national manufacturing cluster in Maharashtra, and its main product groups are jewellery, garments, chemicals and packaging. ### Which port is nearest to Mumbai – Thane? The nearest seaport is Nhava Sheva (JNPA), about 30 km away in a straight line. The nearest inland container depot is ICD Ahmedabad, about 440 km away. Exporters in Maharashtra commonly ship through Nhava Sheva (JNPA) and ICD Nagpur. ### How do I find good manufacturers in Mumbai – Thane? Send SourceSquid a short brief with a drawing, photo or sample. We return a named shortlist of Mumbai manufacturers screened on evidence, then audit the strongest on site before you place an order. Start here ## Get a named shortlist of Mumbai 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=mumbai)[Talk to a principal](https://sourcesquid.co/contact/) Named shortlist from USD 390