Tamil Nadu. Auto and electronics plus pumps and castings.
Tamil Nadu is one of India's most diversified manufacturing states, with cars and electronics around Chennai, auto parts in Hosur, pumps and foundries in Coimbatore, knitwear in Tiruppur, home textiles in Karur and leather in Ambur–Ranipet. Buyers source engineering parts, garments, textiles, leather and printed goods, with several major ports close by.
Named shortlist from USD 390
- 11
- mapped clusters
- 71
- registered GI products
- Tamil
- main language
- Tamil Nadu
- Mapped clusters
- Clusters in other states
What Tamil Nadu does best.
Strengths, languages and export routes, the first things a buyer needs to plan a sourcing trip.
- Strengths
- Auto and electronics · Pumps and castings · Knitwear · Home textiles · Leather and footwear · Printing
- Capital
- Chennai
- Languages
- TamilOur team speaks Tamil
- Ports used
- Chennai, Kattupalli, Kamarajar (Ennore), V.O. Chidambaranar (Tuticorin) and ICD Tiruppur
- Clusters mapped
- Ambur – Vaniyambadi – Ranipet, Chennai – Sriperumbudur, Coimbatore, Hosur, Karur, Tiruppur, Erode, Kanchipuram, Salem, Sivakasi, Dindigul
- Processes
- Weaving & handloom, Auto & EV components, Electronics & assembly, Food, spices & agri, Leather & footwear, Machining & precision, Casting & foundry, Forging, Garments & cut-make-trim, Gems & jewellery, Hand tools & hardware, Home textiles & carpets, Knitting & knitwear, Printing & packaging
- GI products
- 71 registered16 more applications pending registration
Where Tamil Nadu makes things.
11 mapped clusters, largest first. Each page covers processes, nearest ports and what the cluster is known for.
Processes present in Tamil Nadu
71 GI products, by category.
Registered GI names tied to Tamil Nadu, grouped the way buyers search for them. A further 16 applications are pending with the GI Registry.
Fruit, vegetables & produce18
- Authoor Vetrilai
- Chettikulam Small Onion
- Cumbum Panneer Thratchai
- Eathomozhy Tall Coconut
- Kanyakumari Matti Banana
- Kodaikanal Malai Poondu
- Kumbakonam Vetrilai (Kumbakonam Betel Leaf)
- Madurai Malli
- Madurai Marikolunthu (Davana)
- Marthandam Honey
- Panruti Cashew (Panruti Munthiri)
- Panruti Palapazham (Jackfruit)
- Puliyankudi Acid Lime
- Sholavandan Betel Vine (Vetrilai)
- Sirumalai Hill Banana
- Thovalai Maanika Maalai
- Vellore Spiny Brinjal
- Virupakshi Hill Banana
Handloom sarees & fabrics11
- Arani Silk
- Chedibutta Saree
- Kancheepuram Silk
- Kandangi Sarees
- Kovai Kora Cotton Sarees
- Madurai Sungudi
- Negamam Cotton Saree
- Salem Fabric
- Salem Silk (Salem Venpattu)
- Thirubuvanam Silk Sarees
- Worraiyur Cotton Saree
Sweets & food specialities7
- Kovilpatti Kadalai Mittai
- Manapparai Murukku
- Ooty Varkey
- Palani Panchamirtham
- Salem Sago (Javvarisi)
- Srivilliputtur Palkova
- Udangudi Panangkarupatti
Tea, coffee & spices7
- Alleppey Green Cardamom
- Erode Manjal (Erode Turmeric)
- Kanniyakumari Clove
- Malabar Pepper
- Nilgiri (Orthodox)
- Ramnathapuram Mundu Chilli
- Virudhunagar Samba Vathal (Chilly)
Wood & furniture4
- Arumbavur Wood Carving
- Chettinad Kottan
- Kallakurichi Wood Carving
- Thaikkal Rattan Craft
Metalware & bronze3
- Nachiarkoil Kuthuvilakku (lamps)
- Swamimalai Bronze Icons
- Thanjavur Art Plate
Toys & dolls3
- Ambasamudram Choppu Saman (Wooden Toys)
- Thanjavur Doll
- Vilachery Clay Toys
Carpets, rugs & mats2
- Bhavani Jamakkalam
- Pattamadai Pai (Pattamadai Mats)
Musical instruments2
- Narasinghapettai Nagaswaram
- Thanjavur Veenai
Paintings & paper crafts2
- Karuppur Kalamkari Paintings
- Thanjavur Paintings
Rice, grains & pulses2
- Ramanadu Chithiraikar Rice
- Thooyamalli Rice
Stone & marble2
- Mahabalipuram Stone Sculpture
- Myladi Stone Carvings
Tools & manufactured goods2
- Coimbatore Wet Grinder
- Dindigul Locks
Glass & ceramics1
- Manamadurai Pottery
Home textiles & embroidery1
- Toda Embroidery
Jewellery & gems1
- Temple Jewellery of Nagercoil
Leather & footwear1
- East India Leather
Natural fibre crafts1
- Thanjavur Netti Works
Other crafts & goods1
- Jaderi Namakatti
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anirudh@sourcesquid.coWhat does Tamil Nadu manufacture?
Tamil Nadu's main strengths are auto and electronics, pumps and castings, knitwear, home textiles, leather and footwear, and printing. The India Sourcing Atlas maps 11 clusters there, including Ambur – Vaniyambadi – Ranipet, Chennai – Sriperumbudur and Coimbatore. 71 products from Tamil Nadu hold a registered Geographical Indication.
Which ports serve Tamil Nadu?
Exporters in Tamil Nadu usually ship through Chennai, Kattupalli, Kamarajar (Ennore), V.O. Chidambaranar (Tuticorin) and ICD Tiruppur. Inland container depots (ICDs) let containers clear customs close to the factory and travel to the port by rail.
Which languages are spoken in Tamil Nadu's factories?
Tamil is spoken on factory floors in Tamil Nadu, and English is used for drawings, specifications and export documents. SourceSquid's team speaks Tamil.
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