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Tamil Nadu Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Pondicherry (SEZs & HEOUs)
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IT/ITes

Tamil Nadu stands as the second-largest exporter in India and holds the position of the second-largest state economy, accounting for 8.4% of the Nation’s. The sector contributes about 7.4% to India’s GDP and provides employment to nearly 5.4 million people. Tamilnadu is Home to more than 25 Special Economic Zones focused on IT/ITES. Tamil Nadu hosts leading industry giants like Cognizant (CTS), TCS, Infosys, and Wipro. ELCOT plays a crucial role in driving IT initiatives and empowering technopreneurs. The sector is overseen Electronics and Computer Software Export Promotion Council (ESC)

Agro

The Agriculture and Food Sector contributes 7% to India’s total food exports. Key export commodities include marine products, processed foods, oilseeds, sugar, and molasses. The estimated value of the state’s food exports stands at $13.7 billion. Tamil Nadu’s Agriculture Export Policy plays a crucial role in enhancing the competitiveness of agricultural exports. Major players include Ramesh Flowers,

Textile

Ambitious Export Target Aiming to achieve USD 65 billion in exports by FY 2026, leveraging current growth momentum. Remarkable Growth Recorded a 35.06% growth rate, marking an 11.56% increase over the last fiscal year. Key Export Contributor Textiles and apparel account for 8.28% of India’s total merchandise exports. Global Market Reach Strong presence in major markets such as the USA, Europe, and the Middle East. Boosted by Government Support Policies like the RoDTEP scheme and Interest Equalization Scheme (IES) strengthen export competitiveness and industry growth.

Pharma

The 5th largest pharmaceutical manufacturing state in India, accounting for 10% of the nation’s total production. India supplies over 60% of the world’s vaccines and approximately 20% of generic drugs. We are home to more than 1,500 pharmaceutical companies

Plastics

India’s plastic exports are estimated to be valued at USD 997 million. Major export markets include the United States, Europe, and Southeast Asia. Competitive pricing and superior quality standards establish India as a preferred sourcing hub for global buyers. Initiatives like the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme support domestic manufacturing and enhance export competitiveness.

Leather and Footwear

The export value stood at USD 4.3 billion. With  USD 3.13 billion in exports, India ranks at the 11th largest footwear exporter globally. The United States is the leading destination for Indian leather exports, followed by countries in the European Union and the Middle East   The highest number of footwear manufacturing factories in India houses nearly 27% (674) of the factories in this segment. Major players  Lotus Footwear enterprises, India Thindivanam Footwear pvt ltd, East wind Footwear pvt ltd.

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