Why Tamil Nadu?
• Chemical industry in Tamil Nadu: Tamil Nadu has 3 major Chemical clusters namely Manali in Chennai, Cuddalore and Tuticorin. Tamil Nadu has manufacturing facilities for Fertilisers, Paints, Carbon Black, Pesticides, Pharmaceuticals, Organic and Inorganic chemicals, Polymers, Caustic soda, Soda ash, etc. Saint Gobain, France has established 2 Float Glass plants in Sriperumpudur with an installed capacity of 4.0 lakh MT per annum, the largest facility in India. Besides, Asahi Glass, Japan has established a facility for making automotive glass. Harsha, UAE is currently in the process of establishing a Float Glass project with an investment of Rs.1500 Crores in Chennai Neighbourhood. Chennai is set to emerge as the largest Glass Hub in India. • Tamil Nadu has emerged as major exporter of Basic chemicals and other chemical products. This indicates the competitiveness of Chemical industry in Tamil Nadu. Product category Exports from Tamil Nadu in 2006-07 Exports from Tamil Nadu in 2007-08