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Automobile, Auto Components & EV
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Textiles, Apparel & Technical Textiles
Information Technology & Services
Renewable Energy
GCC & R&D Centres
Aerospace & Defence
Consumer Goods, Food Processing & Agri-business
Leather & Footwear
Engineering & Capital Goods
Industrial Parks
Life Sciences
Banking & Financial Services
Chemicals & Petrochemicals
Tourism & Hospitality
Ship Building
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Gems and Jewellery
Toys & Furniture
India's most dynamic investment destination — where innovation, infrastructure, and talent converge to shape global growth
Tamil Nadu's stable and transparent policy framework encourages investment. Initiatives like Tamil Nadu Single window Portal and Biz Buddy ensures proactive facilitation of clearances and smooth investor support.
Contributor to India's Export
Economy Growth
2 Domestic Airports
2 Upcoming Airports
4 Major Sea Ports
18 Minor Sea Ports
Highest Number of Factories in India
Tamil Nadu hosts 15.42% of India's total factories (2,60,061)
Largest Women Workforce in Factories
The State accounts for 41% of total women workforces in India (15,96,643)
Highest Number of Operational SEZs
Tamil Nadu is home to 17.75% of total number of operational SEZs in India (276)
Highest Number of Patents
The State contributes 10.39% of India's total patents filed (92,168)
Highest Number of Top-ranking Educational Institutes
IIT Madras ranked No.1 in India for the seventh consecutive year.
Highest Annual Turnout of Skilled Manpower
Tamil Nadu employs 15.24% of India's total workforce in India (1,95,89,13)
Tamil Nadu stands as one of the top 10 automobile hubs globally, earning its reputation as the 'Automobile Capital of India.' The state's automotive journey began with the establishment of the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) in Chennai in 1955, marking the inception of a thriving automotive ecosystem. Ashok Leyland, founded in 1948, emerged as a significant player, while Hyundai's first Indian manufacturing plant in 1998 further solidified Tamil Nadu's position in the automotive industry.
India's Auto Component Production
of all EVs sold in India are made in Tamil Nadu
Sector Experts
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Renold Regan G
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Automobile, Components & Electric Vehicles
Electronics & Semiconductors
Textiles, Apparel & Technical Textiles
Information Technology & Services
Renewable Energy
GCC & R&D Centres
Aerospace & Defence
Consumer Goods, Food Processing & Agri-business
Leather & Footwear
Engineering & Capital Goods
Industrial Parks
Life Sciences
Banking & Financial Services
Chemicals & Petrochemicals
Tourism & Hospitality
Tamil Nadu's commitment to business has led to a sturdy public infrastructure in connectivity, water, power, and telecom. Robust logistics, reliable utilities, and an innovation-friendly policy environment make it one of India's most attractive destinations for investment.
Efficient Seaports
World Class Airports
Extensive Highway Networks
Developed Industrial Parks
High Tech Telecommunication
A strategic coastline with major and minor seaports anchors Tamil Nadu's role in global trade. Deep-draft berths, container terminals, and multimodal links ensure efficient cargo throughput and resilient supply chains for industries across the state.
1076 km
Natural Coast Line Length
4
Major Seaport
19
Minor Seaports
Global Fortune 500 Companies
Tamil Nadu has good accessibility, very good logistics, very good infrastructure, right mindset and political environment, vibrant policies, find qualified and skilled people here.
Dr. Jochen Stallkamp
Ex-Managing Director, BMW Group Plant, Chennai
Chief Minister M K Stalin said the appointment of the Economic council has 'infused confidence among industries' besides garnering global media attention. The appointment of a council comprising world renowned economic experts was the base plan towards making Tamil Nadu attain the most favourable investment destination status in South Asia, Chief Minister M K Stalin said on Wednesday.
Tamil Nadu will emerge as a preferred destination to attract industrial investments. The special economic zone at Nanguneri in Tirunelveli district will take progress with more industrial developments to be witnessed in coming days, Industries Minister Thangam Thennarasu said on Saturday after taking part in the investors meet at Tirunelveli. Madurai: Chief Minister MK Stalin is keenly interested in achieving industrial growth to promote a stable economy in the southern region of Tamil Nadu.
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