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While people from UP, Bihar, and Maharashtra historically migrated for labor-intensive jobs, Gujaratis were more inclined toward value creation. Instead of being content with regular work, they focused on establishing businesses that offered products or services. It’s a mindset that aligns with companies like Amul or Nirma—brands that started with modest means and then scaled massively.

Many believe that the secret to their early success was their robust community networks. When a Gujarati family moved abroad, they often brought along support from extended family or community contacts. This built-in support system—comparable to how modern startups leverage ecosystems like those in Silicon Valley—helped them bypass the usual hurdles that migrants from other regions faced.

Some argue that Gujaratis have always had an entrepreneurial mindset. Decades ago, while others migrated for regular jobs, Gujaratis ventured out to establish their own businesses—even in markets like Bangkok, the US, or Africa. It’s not that they didn’t face challenges; it’s that they saw every hurdle as an opportunity to innovate. Think of how Patel business communities built networks overseas long before the age of globalization.