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Tamil Nadu stands as India's premier destination for heavy engineering and capital goods manufacturing, ranking second nationally in the production of general-purpose and special-purpose machinery. The state's engineering ecosystem delivers over $40 billion in annual capital goods production and contributes significantly to India's output of general and special-purpose machinery as well as heavy electrical equipment.
With heavy engineering exports of $16.8 billion in FY24, Tamil Nadu hosts 100+ companies engaged in precision and hi-tech manufacturing across the capital goods, automotive, and electronics sectors. Key clusters in Chennai–Tiruvallur, Coimbatore, Hosur–Krishnagiri, and Tiruchirappalli anchor sophisticated value chains spanning pumps, valves, motors, fasteners, and industrial machinery—supported by world-class infrastructure, deep engineering talent, and seamless port connectivity.
2nd in India for production of general-purpose and special-purpose machinery
2nd in India for exports of heavy engineering goods ($16.8 Bn in FY24)
2nd in production of machinery and equipment ($11.17 Bn, 17% of India's share)
4th in production of heavy electrical equipment
$40+ billion output from capital goods production
Tamil Nadu ranks 2nd nationally in the production of general-purpose and special-purpose machinery, contributing 19% to national production with advanced manufacturing capabilities.
Ranking 2nd in India for heavy engineering exports, Tamil Nadu ships significant volumes to the US, Europe, Middle East and Africa, contributing 15-16% of India's engineering exports.
The state's capital goods production exceeds $40 billion annually, with 100+ companies in precision and hi-tech manufacturing for capital goods, auto and electronics sectors.
Tiruvallur serves as a dedicated heavy engineering hub focusing on shipbuilding, automotive, and electrical components manufacturing with integrated supply chains.
Tamil Nadu ranks 2nd in production of machinery and equipment with $11.17 billion output, capturing 17% of India's total share.
Tamil Nadu Industrial Policy 2021
Pradeep R
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Varadaraj
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