Archive · 25 May 2025
Sivakasi Fireworks Industry Seeks Geographical Indication Tag
Imagine a special mark, like a stamp, for fireworks made in a specific place called Sivakasi.
The people who make these fireworks are asking for this special stamp, called a GI tag.
This tag helps protect the fireworks from being copied by others.
Sivakasi is a big place for making fireworks, producing most of the fireworks in India, and the market is worth a lot of money.
This tag can help the manufacturers get financial help, prevent fake products from appearing, and maybe even help them sell their fireworks to other countries.
Sivakasi fireworks industry seeks a Geographical Indication (GI) tag.
The Tamil Nadu Fireworks and Amorces Manufacturers Association (TANFAMA) filed the application.
Over 80% of India's fireworks are manufactured in the Sivakasi region.
The market size is about ₹6,000 crore, growing annually at 10%.
A GI tag aims to curb duplicate crackers and support the industry.
- Who
- Tamil Nadu Fireworks and Amorces Manufacturers Association (TANFAMA).
- What
- Application for a Geographical Indication (GI) tag for Sivakasi fireworks.
- When
- Application filed recently.
- Where
- Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu, India.
- Why
- To curb duplicate crackers, get monetary support and export.
Industry Problems
Industry Growth
Advantages
Industry Problems
Manufacturers hope to revive the industry by getting the GI tag, which can curb duplicate crackers and support.
Industry Growth
With the help of the GI tag, it could help them export and get more funds to support the industry.
- Market Size
- ₹6,000 crore
- Annual Growth Rate
- 10%
- Location
- Tamil Nadu
- India's Fireworks Production
- 80%
- Application Category
- Fireworks