It used to be a large seaport and is now the commercial and economic center in South Gujarat, which is famous for its diamonds and textile industries and as a shopping centre for apparels and accessories.
Phambilini bekuyitheku elikhulu futhi manje sekuyindawo yezentengiselwano nezomnotho eSouth Gujarat, edume ngamadayimane ayo nezindwangu zezindwangu futhi njengenxanxathela yezitolo yezingubo nezesekeli.