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Tamil Nadu Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Pondicherry (SEZs & HEOUs)
Office of Zonal Development Commissioner

Industries

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) –
    https://www.escindia.in/.

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, Olam Agri
    business, Qualit Agro Processor

Pharma Sector

  • 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, including [examples].
  • Ecosystem to incubate pharama companies 
  • Major players INGA PHARMACEUTICALS, Acatvis pharma , Orchid Pharma, Solara Pharma, Piramal Pharma, The Tamil Nadu Life Sciences Promotion Policy 2022 aims to transform the state into an attractive destination for life sciences manufacturers to invest, innovate, and create life sciences products.

Plastic

  • 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.

 

PLEXCONNECT focuses on fostering stronger global trade partnerships.

Key players

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Plastics Export Promotion Council (PLEXCONCIL) – https://plexconcil.org/

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.

  • Textiles and Textile Fabrics

    1. Indian Silk Export Promotion Council (ISEPC) https://www.theindiansilkexportpromotioncouncil.com/
    2. Wool & Woollens Export Promotion Council (WWEPC) – https://wwepcindia.com/
    3. Cotton Textiles Export Promotion Council  (TEXPROCIL) – https://texprocil.org/
    4. Handloom Export Promotion Council (HEPC) – https://www.hepcindia.com/
    5. Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH) – www.epch.in
    6. Manmade and Technical Textiles Export Promotion Council (MATEXIL) https://www.matexil.org/
    7. The Synthetic & Rayon Textiles Export Promotion Council (SRTEPC) – www.srtepc.org
    8. Jute Products Development and Export Promotion Council – (JPDEPC) – https://jpdepc.org/
    9. Carpet Export Promotion Council (CEPC) – http://cepc.co.in/
    10. The Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) – https://www.aepcindia.com/

Leather and Footwear

  • The export value stood at USD 4.3 Billion.With  USD 3.13 billion in exports,India ranks at 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 .
  • – Highest number of footwear manufacturing factories in India housing nearly 27% (674) of the factories in this segment.
  • Major players : Lotus footware enterprises, India Thindivanam footware pvt ltd, East wind footware pvt ltd.

Engineering Sector

  • The export value stood at USD 4.3 Billion.With  USD 3.13 billion in exports,India ranks at 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 .
  • – Highest number of footwear manufacturing factories in India housing nearly 27% (674) of the factories in this segment.
  • Major players : Lotus footware enterprises, India Thindivanam footware pvt ltd, East wind footware pvt ltd.