Tamil Nadu Economy

The state stood at the top in the Economic Freedom Rankings of states in the country. The economy of the state is the fourth largest in the country. The state stood at number two in the list of most industrialised states in the country.

Minierals in Tamil Nadu

Lignite, magnesite, quartz, lica, bauxite, gypsum are some of the minerals that are available in the state.

Industries in Tamil Nadu

The industries like automobiles, chemicals and fertilisers, railway coaches, cement, steel, computer peripherals, paper products, etc. were established in the state. Tamil Nadu produces the crops like sugarcane, coffee, oilseed, rice, maize, jowar, ragi, pulses, tea, rubber among others. The state stood at number two in the production of rice in the entire country.

Tamil Nadu is the home for several big industries. BHEL at Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu Newsprint and Papers, Dalmia Cements, Ramco cements, NEG Micon, Salem Steel Plant, JSW Steels, Tata Refractories are some of the big names in the industrial sector of the state. Mining is also a leading sector in the industrial map of the state.

Agriculturals in Tamil Nadu

The state is traditionally an agricultural state. The agriculture here is mainly depended on river water and the monsoons. Kaveri, Amaravati, Vaigai, Tamaraparani, Palar, Cheyyar,Ponnaiyar are some of the rivers that flow in the state.

Economic Source of Tamil Nadu

A Special Economic Zone was planned at Nanguneri at an investment of Rs. 6,000 crores. The textile industry, which plays a significant role in the economy of the country, provides the employment to about 3.5 crore people. The sector in the state contributes to about 14% of the entire manufacturing sector in the country. The garment exports in large number are done from the Tamil Nadu cities like Erode, Gobichettipalayam, Tirupur, and Coimbatore.

Fireworks Industry In Tamil Nadu

Sivakasi, a town in Tamil Nadu, is well known for the manufacture of fireworks and safety matches. The first prime minister of the country Jawaharlal Nehru described the town as “Little Japan”. About 90% of the total production of safety matches is done in this town only. The town stood as the top tax paying town in the country.