Big goals for a strong economy
Tamil Nadu’s Manufacturing Success Story: Tamil Nadu has set an ambitious target — it aims to become a $1 trillion economy by 2030. This goal is closely tied to the growth of its manufacturing sector, which plays a key role in both state and national development. While the ‘Make in India’ campaign, launched in 2014, aimed to increase the country’s manufacturing share in GDP to 25% by 2025, Tamil Nadu has already reached this mark in its Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP).
Outperforming national trends
Nationally, the manufacturing sector makes up only about 16% of India’s GDP. But Tamil Nadu has gone far ahead, achieving the 25% target well before the national deadline. This shows the state’s efficiency, policy strength, and industrial infrastructure.
Home to the most factories in India
Tamil Nadu stands tall with over 31,000 active factories, the highest among all Indian states. These units are spread across sectors like automobiles, electronics, textiles, and footwear. It’s no surprise then that Tamil Nadu leads non-oil exports in the country.
Punching above its weight in exports
Even though Tamil Nadu makes up less than 6% of India’s population, it contributes to 15% of India’s total exports. This figure highlights the industrial power of the state and how it adds massive value through manufacturing.
Sector-wise export dominance
The state’s impact is clearly visible in sector-specific export numbers:
- It contributes to 41% of India’s electronic exports.
- It leads with 38% of India’s footwear exports.
- It also supplies 45% of the country’s automobile components exports.
These are not just impressive statistics — they show how deeply rooted manufacturing is in the state’s economy.
Future plans for electronics
Looking ahead, Tamil Nadu has set a massive target to increase its electronics exports from $14 billion to $100 billion. This is part of the state’s larger push to become a global electronics hub. With the rise of smartphones, semiconductors, and electric vehicles, the electronics sector is expected to boom in the coming years.
Static Usthadian Current Affairs Table
Tamil Nadu’s Manufacturing Success Story:
| Topic | Detail |
| Target Economy Size | $1 Trillion by 2030 |
| Make in India Launch Year | 2014 |
| Manufacturing GDP Target | 25% by 2025 |
| Tamil Nadu Manufacturing Share | 25% of GSDP already achieved |
| Number of Factories in Tamil Nadu | 31,000+ |
| India’s Average Manufacturing Share | Around 16% |
| Tamil Nadu’s Export Share | 15% of India’s total exports |
| Population Share of Tamil Nadu | Less than 6% |
| Electronics Export Share | 41% |
| Footwear Export Share | 38% |
| Auto Components Export Share | 45% |
| Future Electronics Export Target | $100 Billion |
