Thane is located northeast of Mumbai. The economy is driven by agriculture and Industries. Rice is the main crop of the district. Industries which are located in Thane are Pfizer, Lubrizol India Ltd., Polyolefins Industries Ltd., NOCIL, Herdillia Chemicals Ltd., BASF (India) Ltd., Star Chemicals, INDOFIL INDUSTRIES LIMITED, and Phoenix Chemical Works. Raptakos, Brett and Co., Pfizer Ltd., Cadbury Fry (India) Ltd. produce modified milk food and high protein food. The Tarapur Atomic Power Station which utilizes nuclear energy for electricity generation is located in the city.