# Tamil Nadu manufacturing: clusters, ports and GI products > Tamil Nadu sourcing: auto and electronics, pumps and castings, knitwear, and home textiles. See its 11 mapped clusters, ports, languages and GI products. Source: https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/states/tamil-nadu/ State profile · 11 clusters # 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. [Get a free teardown](https://sourcesquid.co/start/?state=tamil-nadu) See the clusters Named shortlist from USD 390 11 mapped clusters 71 registered GI products Tamil main language State map · **Tamil Nadu** Capital: Chennai * __Tamil Nadu * __Mapped clusters * __Clusters in other states At a glance ## 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](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/clusters/ambur/), [Chennai – Sriperumbudur](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/clusters/chennai/), [Coimbatore](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/clusters/coimbatore/), [Hosur](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/clusters/hosur/), [Karur](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/clusters/karur/), [Tiruppur](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/clusters/tiruppur/), [Erode](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/clusters/erode/), [Kanchipuram](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/clusters/kanchipuram/), [Salem](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/clusters/salem/), [Sivakasi](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/clusters/sivakasi/), [Dindigul](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/clusters/dindigul/) Processes [Weaving & handloom](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/processes/weaving-and-handloom/), [Auto & EV components](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/processes/auto-and-ev-components/), [Electronics & assembly](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/processes/electronics-and-assembly/), [Food, spices & agri](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/processes/food-spices-and-agri/), [Leather & footwear](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/processes/leather-and-footwear/), [Machining & precision](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/processes/machining-and-precision/), [Casting & foundry](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/processes/casting-and-foundry/), [Forging](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/processes/forging/), [Garments & cut-make-trim](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/processes/garments-and-cut-make-trim/), [Gems & jewellery](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/processes/gems-and-jewellery/), [Hand tools & hardware](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/processes/hand-tools-and-hardware/), [Home textiles & carpets](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/processes/home-textiles-and-carpets/), [Knitting & knitwear](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/processes/knitting-and-knitwear/), [Printing & packaging](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/processes/printing-and-packaging/) GI products 71 registered16 more applications pending registration Manufacturing clusters ## Where Tamil Nadu makes things. 11 mapped clusters, largest first. Each page covers processes, nearest ports and what the cluster is known for. [ Major cluster Major cluster **Ambur – Vaniyambadi – Ranipet** Finished leather, shoes & shoe uppers Leather & footwear ](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/clusters/ambur/)[ Major cluster Major cluster **Chennai – Sriperumbudur** Cars, phones & electronics, engineering Auto & EV componentsElectronics & assemblyMachining & precision ](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/clusters/chennai/)[ Major cluster Major cluster **Coimbatore** Pumps, motors, wet grinders, textile machinery, foundry Casting & foundryMachining & precision ](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/clusters/coimbatore/)[ Major cluster Major cluster **Hosur** Auto components, two-wheelers, EV, electronics Auto & EV componentsForgingElectronics & assembly ](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/clusters/hosur/)[ Major cluster Major cluster **Karur** Kitchen & table linen, home textiles Home textiles & carpets ](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/clusters/karur/)[ Major cluster Major cluster **Tiruppur** Knitwear, T-shirts, innerwear Knitting & knitwearGarments & cut-make-trim ](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/clusters/tiruppur/)[ Established cluster Established cluster **Erode** Handloom & powerloom, turmeric Weaving & handloomFood, spices & agri ](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/clusters/erode/)[ Established cluster Established cluster **Kanchipuram** Silk sarees Weaving & handloom ](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/clusters/kanchipuram/)[ Established cluster Established cluster **Salem** Silver anklets, handloom, sago Gems & jewelleryWeaving & handloomFood, spices & agri ](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/clusters/salem/)[ Established cluster Established cluster **Sivakasi** Printing, packaging, notebooks Printing & packaging ](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/clusters/sivakasi/)[ Specialist cluster Specialist cluster **Dindigul** Locks, tanned leather Hand tools & hardwareLeather & footwear ](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/clusters/dindigul/) ### Processes present in Tamil Nadu * [Weaving & handloom 3](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/processes/weaving-and-handloom/) * [Auto & EV components 2](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/processes/auto-and-ev-components/) * [Electronics & assembly 2](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/processes/electronics-and-assembly/) * [Food, spices & agri 2](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/processes/food-spices-and-agri/) * [Leather & footwear 2](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/processes/leather-and-footwear/) * [Machining & precision 2](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/processes/machining-and-precision/) * [Casting & foundry 1](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/processes/casting-and-foundry/) * [Forging 1](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/processes/forging/) * [Garments & cut-make-trim 1](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/processes/garments-and-cut-make-trim/) * [Gems & jewellery 1](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/processes/gems-and-jewellery/) * [Hand tools & hardware 1](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/processes/hand-tools-and-hardware/) * [Home textiles & carpets 1](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/processes/home-textiles-and-carpets/) * [Knitting & knitwear 1](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/processes/knitting-and-knitwear/) * [Printing & packaging 1](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/processes/printing-and-packaging/) Geographical Indications ## 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 & produce](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/gi/fruit-vegetables-and-produce/#tamil-nadu)18 * 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 & fabrics](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/gi/handloom-sarees-and-fabrics/#tamil-nadu)11 * 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 specialities](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/gi/sweets-and-food-specialities/#tamil-nadu)7 * Kovilpatti Kadalai Mittai * Manapparai Murukku * Ooty Varkey * Palani Panchamirtham * Salem Sago (Javvarisi) * Srivilliputtur Palkova * Udangudi Panangkarupatti ### [Tea, coffee & spices](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/gi/tea-coffee-and-spices/#tamil-nadu)7 * Alleppey Green Cardamom * Erode Manjal (Erode Turmeric) * Kanniyakumari Clove * Malabar Pepper * Nilgiri (Orthodox) * Ramnathapuram Mundu Chilli * Virudhunagar Samba Vathal (Chilly) ### [Wood & furniture](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/gi/wood-and-furniture/#tamil-nadu)4 * Arumbavur Wood Carving * Chettinad Kottan * Kallakurichi Wood Carving * Thaikkal Rattan Craft ### [Metalware & bronze](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/gi/metalware-and-bronze/#tamil-nadu)3 * Nachiarkoil Kuthuvilakku (lamps) * Swamimalai Bronze Icons * Thanjavur Art Plate ### [Toys & dolls](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/gi/toys-and-dolls/#tamil-nadu)3 * Ambasamudram Choppu Saman (Wooden Toys) * Thanjavur Doll * Vilachery Clay Toys ### [Carpets, rugs & mats](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/gi/carpets-rugs-and-mats/#tamil-nadu)2 * Bhavani Jamakkalam * Pattamadai Pai (Pattamadai Mats) ### [Musical instruments](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/gi/musical-instruments/#tamil-nadu)2 * Narasinghapettai Nagaswaram * Thanjavur Veenai ### [Paintings & paper crafts](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/gi/paintings-and-paper-crafts/#tamil-nadu)2 * Karuppur Kalamkari Paintings * Thanjavur Paintings ### [Rice, grains & pulses](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/gi/rice-grains-and-pulses/#tamil-nadu)2 * Ramanadu Chithiraikar Rice * Thooyamalli Rice ### [Stone & marble](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/gi/stone-and-marble/#tamil-nadu)2 * Mahabalipuram Stone Sculpture * Myladi Stone Carvings ### [Tools & manufactured goods](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/gi/tools-and-manufactured-goods/#tamil-nadu)2 * Coimbatore Wet Grinder * Dindigul Locks ### [Glass & ceramics](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/gi/glass-and-ceramics/#tamil-nadu)1 * Manamadurai Pottery ### [Home textiles & embroidery](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/gi/home-textiles-and-embroidery/#tamil-nadu)1 * Toda Embroidery ### [Jewellery & gems](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/gi/jewellery-and-gems/#tamil-nadu)1 * Temple Jewellery of Nagercoil ### [Leather & footwear](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/gi/leather-and-footwear/#tamil-nadu)1 * East India Leather ### [Natural fibre crafts](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/gi/natural-fibre-crafts/#tamil-nadu)1 * Thanjavur Netti Works ### [Other crafts & goods](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/gi/other-crafts-and-goods/#tamil-nadu)1 * Jaderi Namakatti Tamil Nadu questions ## Straight answers. Anything else, ask us directly. A principal replies, not a bot. [anirudh@sourcesquid.co](mailto:anirudh@sourcesquid.co) ### What 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. Related states ## States with similar strengths. [Auto & EV components · Machining & precision · Forging**Maharashtra** Auto and EV, Forgings, Precision engineering](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/states/maharashtra/)[Auto & EV components · Electronics & assembly · Machining & precision**Haryana** Auto components, Two-wheelers and cars, Sheet metal](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/states/haryana/)[Machining & precision · Forging · Casting & foundry**Punjab** Bicycles and parts, Hand tools, Sports goods](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/states/punjab/) Start here ## Source from Tamil Nadu, with a team that visits in person. Send one drawing, photo or quote. We return how it is made, the right cluster and named factories, and a realistic target price. [Get a free teardown](https://sourcesquid.co/start/?state=tamil-nadu)[Talk to a principal](https://sourcesquid.co/contact/) Named shortlist from USD 390