Exploring Business Networks Along the Mumbai–Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Corridor: A Study on Identifying City Linkages

The study aimed to explore the business networks along the Mumbai–Ahmedabad high-speed rail (MAHSR) corridor and identify the linkages between the cities along its route. Using a network analysis technique, we map and examine the relationships and interdependencies among 297,000 firms in four cities along the MAHSR corridor. The analysis deduces three distinct types of networks that exist among businesses along the MAHSR corridor. Our findings suggest that the MAHSR project can potentially strengthen business networks and create new connections between cities, particularly in finance, trading, and business services. Our study contributes to the growing literature on polycentric megaregion. It provides insights into the potential benefits and challenges of the MAHSR project for business networks and regional development in India.