Tamil Nadu

Last Updated: November 2009


Tamil Nadu ranks next only to Maharashtra in terms of contribution of the manufacturing sector to the net state domestic product (NSDP). The state is a leading cement manufacturer in the country, ranking fourth in cement production. The chemicals industry is a prominent industry in the state of Tamil Nadu and is mainly situated in Manali, Cuddalore, Panangudi (Nagapattinam) and Tuticorin. Chennai is fast emerging as a major export hub for cars to south-east Asia. The share of Tamil Nadu in the Indian automotive industry is 30 per cent. Exports of engineering products from Tamil Nadu were worth around US$ 320 million in 2007.

The state's gross domestic product (GDP) grew an impressive 10.69 per cent between 1999-2000 and 2006-07 to reach US$ 58.63 billion. The per capita income of Tamil Nadu was US$ 664.9 in 2004-05, which is higher than the all-India average of US$ 514.2. The state’s GDP grew by an impressive 12.2 per cent between 1999-2000 and 2007-08 to reach US$ 72.2 billion. The per capita income of Tamil Nadu was US$ 1,271.1 in 2008–09. Within the primary sector, agriculture and allied activities registered the highest growth. Tamil Nadu is known as the “yarn bowl” of the country and accounts for 47 per cent of the country‘s spinning capacity and nearly 60 per cent of yarn exports. Chennai is known for the export of woven garments with about 2,400 registered exporters.

The share of the tertiary sector in the gross state domestic product (GSDP) was 55.3 per cent in 2007-08. Trade and hotels and restaurants, the largest sub-group of the sector, registered a growth of 11.9 per cent over the previous year. Tamil Nadu is an important information technology (IT) hub and Chennai is the second-leading software exporter in India, after Bangalore. Chennai is the financial hub of south India and major Indian financial institutions and foreign banks have a strong presence there. Outstanding investments in the state during the December 2008 quarter were US$ 121.1 billion.

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Rajasthan

Last Updated: November 2009


Rajasthan is the second largest mineral producing state in India. The state's gross domestic product (GDP) grew at an impressive compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.1 per cent between 2002-03 and 2008-09 to reach US$ 41.74 billion. Important minerals of the state are silver, phosphate fluoride, phosphorite, rock, phosphate, copper ore, zinc, gypsum, clay, granite, marble, sandstone, dolomite, calcite, emeralds and garnets. The tertiary sector accounts for the largest share of the state’s GDP, contributing 42.2 per cent, driven by sub-sectors such as trade, hospitality and real estate.

Industrial performance has been driven by small scale units which generate seven times the employment generated by the medium and large industry. Rajasthan has witnessed a strong inflow of investments in the manufacturing sector. As of December 2008, total outstanding investment in Rajasthan stood at US$ 88.79 billion, an increase from US$ 49.81 billion outstanding in December 2007. The construction industry has the highest outstanding investments at US$ 27.05 billion, followed by the electricity sector at US$ 25.88 billion.

About 15 per cent of the total investment that the state receives goes to the chemical industry. Major chemicals produced in Rajasthan include fertilisers, caustic soda and pesticides. The principal industrial complexes for chemicals are at Jaipur, Kota, Udaipur and Bhilwara. Rajasthan also has huge reserves of cement grade limestone and steel melting shop (SMS) grade limestone. SMS grade limestone of Jaisalmer district is supplied to various steel plants in the country. The state has a 16 per cent share in cement production in the country.

Rajasthan is one of the most important tourist destinations in India and south-east Asia.

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Punjab

Punjab is the second-largest producer of cotton and blended yarn, and the third-largest producer of mill-made fabrics in India. The secondary sector has been the fastest-growing sector, driven by growth in sub-sectors such as construction (with a 55 per cent share in the secondary sector) and manufacturing (with a 16 per cent share). Punjab's gross state domestic product (GSDP) was US$ 34.2 billion in 2008–09, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.4 percent between 1999–2000 and 2007–08. Distribution of households by socio-economic classification (SEC) shows that the share of households with entrepreneurs is high, and that this segment has a higher consumption potential as compared to the all-India figure.

The industrial output of agro-based industries in the state is roughly US$ 2.44 billion, contributing nearly 20 per cent to the manufacturing output and about 14 per cent to employment. The textile sector in the state is strong on all aspects of the value chain and the district of Ludhiana is often referred to as the ‘Manchester of India‘.

Outstanding investments in the state up to December 2008 stood at nearly US$ 28.9 billion, with manufacturing, power and services accounting for more than 90 per cent of the total outstanding investments.

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Orissa

Last Updated: November 2009


Orissa’s economy is primarily agriculture-based. The state's main agriculture products are rice, pulse, oil seeds, vegetables, groundnut, cotton, jute, coconut, spices, potato and fruits. Forest-based products provide livelihood to a large section of the population of the state. Orissa is one of the country's richest states with respect to mineral resources. The chief minerals found in the state include iron, coal, bauxite, manganese, nickel, chromite, limestone dolomite, graphite, decorative stones, beach sand, china clay and tin ore.

The state’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.4 per cent between 2000-01 and 2008-09 to reach US$ 23.8 billion and growth has been driven by the secondary and tertiary sectors. Industries are based mainly on the natural resources available in the state. The state is rich in iron ore, bauxite, nickel and coal and hence, attracts many mineral-based industries. Orissa is one of the largest producers of iron and steel in the country.

The state also has substantial reserves of other minerals that go into steel making such as coal, dolomite and limestone. Orissa has over 50 per cent of the bauxite reserves of India, making it an ideal location for setting up aluminium and aluminium-based companies. The state currently hosts 43 projects with a capacity of over 58.1 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) of steel, representing more than US$ 29 billion in investment. The major investors in the metal sector include Pohang Iron and Steel Company, Arcelor-Mittal, Tata Steel, the Bhushan Group, the Jindal Group, Essar Steel, Hindalco, Aditya Aluminium, L&T-Dubal, Sterlite Iron and Steel, Welspun Power & Steel and Uttam Galva Steels. In 2007-08 alone, over 4,710 medium and small scale units were established in the state. In the services sector, telecom and information technology (IT) have attracted maximum investments.

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North East States

Last Updated: November 2009


The North-east region (NER) refers collectively to the eight states located in the midst of the East Himalayan region, and comprises of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura. The region is well-endowed with natural resources and offers ideal climatic conditions for agriculture, plantations and sericulture.

The contribution of the agriculture sector to the gross state domestic product (GSDP) is higher than the national average. The primary sector activities mainly consist of cultivation, on which approximately 75 per cent of the region‘s population depends for employment; agriculture accounts for approximately 26 per cent of the net state domestic product (NSDP). The region is the largest producer of tea in India and other agricultural produce including rice, maize and jute.

The region’s bamboo production is above one million tones per annum and the state is also known for bamboo craft.

The secondary sector comprises of infrastructure, construction and mining and accounts for close to 16 per cent of the NSDP. Industrial products primarily include crude petroleum, natural gas, tea, minerals and steel fabrication. Assam accounts for about 15 per cent of India's crude output and about 50 per cent of India's total onshore production of natural gas.

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Maharashtra

Last Updated: November 2009


Maharashtra, the third largest state of India is also one of the one of the largest and fastest-growing states in India and contributes 13 per cent to the national income. The state accounts for 24.6 per cent of the country’s foreign direct investment (FDI), 20 per cent of the country‘s industrial output and 27 per cent of India‘s exports. Of the total foreign direct investment (FDI) India attracted, Maharashtra continued to be at the top position in 2009.

Maharashtra has the largest installed electricity generation capacity in the country. Total electricity generation increased from 37,311 million kWh to 79,721 million kWh between 1990–91 and 2007–08. The state has one of the strongest telecom markets in India and Maharashtra is the second-largest global system for mobile communication (GSM) market with 11.2 million subscribers in 2006–07. The state has the largest road network in the country with a total road length of over 235,595 km.

Maharashtra has key industrial centres with presence of several industries. The state has a strong presence in financial services, textiles, autoancillaries, chemical and allied products, electrical and non-electrical machinery, petroleum and allied products, wine, jewellery, pharmaceuticals, engineering goods and media and entertainment. Pune, the second-largest city in Maharashtra, has 12 industrial areas focussing on automobiles, chemicals, consumer durables, engineering and information technology.

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Madhya Pradesh

Last Updated: November 2009


Located in central India, Madhya Pradesh (MP) covers an area 308,000 sq km and has a population of over 60.3 million. MP has the largest area covered by forest among all the states in India, with a share of nearly 13 per cent of the total forest area of the country. Forest-based industries are key contributors to the economy of the state and also provide employment to a large part of the population. The state is the largest producer of pulses and oilseeds in the country. Minor Forest Produce (MFP), such as tendu leaves, salwood, teak wood and lakare major contributors to the rural economy of the state.

The state has rich and vast mineral deposits of diamonds, slate, pyrophyllite, diaspore, coal, limestone, copper ore and manganese among others. Active mining of these minerals is generating revenue of more than US$ 200 million per annum. The state also has favourable geological and geotectonic settings. It has 69 per cent of the total national reserves of copper ore. MP is the sole producer of diamonds in India.

The state leads in the production of spices and is the largest producer of garlic, accounting for 37 per cent of the total national production. Several AEZs (AgriExport Zones) have been set up for facilitating export of specific products. MP is the largest producer of soya bean and produced 5.48 million tones in 2007–08, which accounted for 49.95 per cent of the national production. The state is also the largest producer of oilseeds and produced 6.35 million tones in 2007–08, accounting for 21.34 per cent of the national production. India’s first operational Greenfield special economic zone (SEZ) is located at Indore. The Net State Domestic Product (NSDP) at current prices for 2007–2008 stood at US$ 30.6 billion and the state’s per capita income is US$ 448.

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