With around $40 billion in exports in the year 2022–2023, the veritable juggernaut, Tamil Nadu, usually contributes to around 9.02% of India’s total exports. A long coastline, exceptional logistics and transport infrastructure, a vast industrial ecosystem, and major global ports have seen Tamil Nadu grow into one of India’s top exporting States. Today, major manufacturers based in Tamil Nadu export to destinations worldwide, and the State has become a leading investment destination of choice for global manufacturers looking to diversify their global value chains. Tamil Nadu’s exporting ecosystem plays a key role in making the State a favored destination for export-focused manufacturing operations.