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@article{190117,
        author = {Kshitij Wahule and Rittik Pandey and Balak Das Agarwal and Ankur Sagar},
        title = {Comparative Analysis of IT Sector Employment in Maharashtra and Gujarat},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {8},
        pages = {2136-2139},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=190117},
        abstract = {The Information Technology (IT) sector is a key contributor to India's economic growth, employment generation, and global competitiveness. Maharashtra has long held a dominant position in India’s IT sector, housing major IT hubs like Mumbai and Pune. Gujarat, historically known for its strong industrial and manufacturing base, has been progressively venturing into IT, with emerging hubs like Gandhinagar and Ahmedabad. This paper presents an in-depth comparative analysis of IT sector employment in Maharashtra and Gujarat by exploring factors such as infrastructure, educational institutions, government policies, talent availability, and investment climate. Utilizing both primary and secondary research, along with analytical tools like SWOT and correlation analysis, this study identifies key strengths, challenges, and recommendations to bridge the employment gap between the two states.},
        keywords = {IT Sector Employment, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Government Policies, Infrastructure, Talent Pool, Startups.},
        month = {January},
        }