Archive · 25 Aug 2026
Tamil Nadu Leads India’s Manufacturing Factories and Jobs
Tamil Nadu is one of India’s biggest manufacturing centres.
It has more factories and manufacturing workers than any other state.
The data came from a survey of registered factories between FY14 and FY24.
Tamil Nadu makes products such as cars, clothing, leather goods, and electronic parts.
Uttar Pradesh has grown fastest among large states in the last five years.
Haryana grew fastest among large states over the last ten years, although its factory count fell between FY19 and FY24.
Chhattisgarh has grown fastest among emerging states.
Many states are creating new policies to attract companies, investments, and jobs.
Tamil Nadu has the highest number of registered manufacturing factories and sector jobs, while ranking third overall among top manufacturing states.
Business Today’s analysis of Annual Survey of Industries data covered the decade from FY14 to FY24.
Uttar Pradesh grew fastest among major states over the past five years, while Haryana led major-state growth over the full decade.
Chhattisgarh was the fastest-growing emerging state for manufacturing units and jobs, according to the analysis.
Tamil Nadu’s FY25 exports reached $52.07 billion, and its government is targeting a $1 trillion economy by 2030.
- Who
- Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat and Maharashtra are the principal states discussed.
- What
- An analysis of manufacturing factories and jobs shows Tamil Nadu leading in absolute numbers, with other states recording rapid growth.
- When
- The analysis covers FY14 to FY24; Tamil Nadu’s export figure refers to FY25, and its economy target is for 2030.
- Where
- The developments concern manufacturing across Indian states, including Tamil Nadu’s centres such as Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Tirupur, Tiruchirappalli and Salem.
- Why
- States are competing to attract private investment, increase economic activity and create jobs.
- Data source
- Annual Survey of Industries data on registered manufacturing units
- Study period
- FY14 to FY24
- Tamil Nadu position
- Highest number of factories and manufacturing jobs; third in the overall ranking of top manufacturing states
- Tamil Nadu exports
- $52.07 billion in FY25, after 75% growth over seven years
- Tamil Nadu target
- A $1 trillion economy by 2030
- Haryana policy target
- The Make in Haryana 2026 Policy targets Rs 5 lakh crore in investment and 10 lakh jobs over five years
- Haryana factory count
- Factories declined from 11,835 in FY19 to 10,389 in FY24
- Chhattisgarh policy
- Industrial Policy 2024-30 seeks investment across agriculture, mineral-based industries and other resource-based sectors