The Ever-growing Manufacturing Hub

Tamil Nadu is one of the top states in India in terms of ease of doing business. And this is the reason why it has attracted and is home to a multitude of industries. Primary among those are automotive, electronics and IT/ITes. It is also a leading exporter of ready-made garments. The state has the largest number of factories in India, and its capital city Chennai is the largest industrial and commercial center of South India.

The city hosts three of India's 12 major ports, which makes it India's closest point of call for major manufacturing ecosystems outside India. The city is not only a well-known destination of automobile and auto ancillary production but also the second-largest electronic hardware manufacturing hub in India. The presence of ports and a long coastline enabled Chennai to develop into an industrial city. The nature of industries evolved over a period and Chennai currently houses numerous automobile companies, auto ancillaries, electronics hardware and services sector driven by IT-ITeS companies.

The city accounts for about 33 per cent of India’s auto parts production and hence is popularly known as the ‘Detroit of India’. Some of the prominent automobile companies such as Ashok Leyland, Ford India, Renault Nissan, Royal Enfield, Daimler, and Eicher have established their manufacturing base in the city. It also has more than 20 electronic hardware technology parks which are situated in major IT-centric SEZs. Being a part of this ecosystem gives any enterprise a window of opportunity to grow and prosper.

After studying the city’s industry landscape, we have come up with the list of ‘Top 10 Manufacturing Companies in Chennai’ who have excelled with their innovative approach. Having proven their dedication to quality and delivery in order to meet the customer expectations in an end-to-end manner, these companies have stood out from the crowd.

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