Direction / How to Reach
Abhishek Textile Market is inside Salasar Hanuman Gate and connected to Surat’s Ring Road. It is opposite Rushabh Textile Towers and Shiv Shakti Textile Market.
| Transit Point | Distance |
|---|---|
| Surat Railway Station | Approximately 2.3 KM – around 17 minutes |
| Salasar Hanuman Gate | Approximately 500 m – inside Salasar Hanuman lane |
| Rushabh Textile Towers | 0 KM – Opposite the market |
| Shiv Shakti Textile Market | 0 KM – Opposite the market |
About Market
Abhishek Textile Market is one of Surat’s oldest, largest, and well-known wholesale markets, mainly focused on sarees. It has a traditional multi-floor setup and operates as a commercial wholesale market.
The market is active throughout the day, with saree folding, charak work, cutting, checking, packing, and parcel work taking place across the floors.
The market has an old-style textile market setup rather than a modern mall-style environment. Security guards, CCTV, vehicle parking, and lifts for visitors are available.
Who Should Visit?
| Recommended For |
|---|
| Wholesalers, retailers, and saree traders |
| Shop owners sourcing printed and dyed sarees |
| Buyers looking for low-cost bulk saree collections |
| Outstation cloth traders from northern, southern, and western states looking for factory-direct regular supply |
| Street vendors, hawkers, and small-town resellers requiring low-budget saree collections starting from entry-level rates |
| Bulk procurement agents and catalog distributors looking for plain dyed, bandhani, and printed saree lots |
Low & Mid-Range Wholesale Saree Market
Approximately 2.3 KM from Surat Railway Station, Abhishek Textile Market is mainly focused on low to medium-range wholesale sarees, with sarees starting from around ₹50 in bulk.
Buyers can find printed sarees, silk sarees, dyed sarees, daily wear sarees, cotton sarees, and other affordable collections.
The market is particularly suitable for wholesale buyers looking for regular saree supply at lower price points, with printed and dyed saree shops operating across the market.
Market Facilities / Amenities
- Security guards
- CCTV security
- Vehicle parking
- Passenger and goods lifts
- Helpers available for parcel loading and unloading
- Nearby food stalls for quick meals and refreshments
Regional & Occasion Wear Saree Collections
Along with its low and medium-range collections, the market also offers Rajasthani, Bandhani, South Indian, silk, party wear, designer, embroidery, sequence, wedding, Paithani, and bridal sarees.
These collections give wholesale buyers options for daily wear, festive requirements, wedding demand, and other occasion-based sourcing.
Trading Activities Inside Market
- Saree folding
- Dyed saree folding
- Saree checking
- Charak work
- Parcel packing
- Parcel dispatching
- Saree packing
- Commercial goods movement across floors
Buyer Tips
- Ask for the lowest available wholesale range if you are sourcing budget sarees for high-volume sales.
- Check both printed and dyed saree shops before deciding on your main collection.
- Ask manufacturers which saree articles are supplied regularly if you need consistent stock.
- If buying wedding or bridal sarees, check the heavier collections separately from the regular low and medium-range stock.
Mistakes to Avoid While Buying
| Sourcing Risk | How to Avoid It |
|---|---|
| Inaccurate Quantity Counts in Bulk Parcels | Cross-check piece counts and bundle quantities before the parcel is sealed. |
| Late Transport Arrangements | Complete order and transport arrangements early if you need same-day dispatch. |
| Wrong Collection for Your Market | Clearly explain your target price range and customer demand before selecting a saree collection. |
| Getting stuck in peak evening road freight congestion | Finalize your purchases and transport bookings before 7:00 PM to avoid heavy truck and tempo loading jams at Salasar Gate. |
Important Things to Know Before Visiting
- Plan your visit between 11:00 AM and 7:00 PM for the recommended visiting hours.
- The market is located inside Salasar Hanuman Gate, approximately 500 m inside the lane.
- Rushabh Textile Towers and Shiv Shakti Textile Market are directly opposite the market.
- Saree folding, checking, charak, packing, and parcel dispatching are regularly carried out across the floors.
- The market has an old-style commercial setup rather than a modern mall-style environment.
- The market is connected to the Ring Road textile area.
- Market is closed on Sunday.
What Not to Expect
- Modern Mall-Style Experience: Do not expect a modern, high-end shopping environment, as the market has an old-style textile market setup.
- Neat & Empty Floors: Do not expect clean, open floors, as folding, checking, charak, packing, and dispatch work is active.
- Retail Shopping: Do not expect single-piece retail buying, as the market is wholesale only.
- High-End Saree Focus: Do not expect the market to focus mainly on premium collections, as low to medium-range sarees are a major part of the market.
Buyer Information Box
- Minimum Order Volumes: Sourcing is strictly restricted to factory-set bundles (minimum 4 to 8 color-matching pieces per catalog design) or standard 50-to-100 saree transport parcels.
- Category Mix: Buyers can source both everyday sarees and occasion-focused collections during the same market visit.
- Nearby Market Visit: Rushabh Textile Towers and Shiv Shakti Textile Market are directly opposite, making it easy to cover nearby textile markets during the same visit.
- Transport Access: The market is connected to the Ring Road textile area, making it convenient to reach from other parts of Surat.
FAQ
What is Abhishek Textile Market best known for in Surat?
Abhishek Textile Market is best known as one of Surat’s oldest wholesale saree hubs, specializing in low-range printed sarees, silk sarees, dyed sarees, bandhani, cotton sarees, and daily wear collections starting from entry-level prices.
Where is Abhishek Textile Market located?
The market is located along Ring Road inside the Salasar Hanuman Gate lane, directly opposite Rushabh Textile Towers and Shiv Shakti Textile Market in Surat.
How far is Abhishek Textile Market from Surat Railway Station?
It is situated approximately 2.3 kilometers from Surat Railway Station, taking about 17 minutes by auto-rickshaw or taxi.
Is Abhishek Textile Market wholesale or retail?
Abhishek Textile Market is a wholesale only market. Retail buying is not available.
What are the working hours of Abhishek Textile Market?
The market operates from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM from Monday to Saturday, and remains closed on Sundays.
What is the starting price of sarees at Abhishek Textile Market?
Sarees start from around ₹50 in bulk, depending on the collection.
What types of sarees are available at Abhishek Textile Market?
The market offers printed, dyed, daily wear, party wear, designer, embroidery, sequence, wedding, Bandhani, cotton, silk, Rajasthani, South Indian, and bridal sarees.
