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Which industries dominate in Chennai?

Two views of Chennai's economy: the registered/startup layer and the street-level business fabric, with the largest tracked employers.

Summary

Chennai's economy has rare breadth: technology, retail and manufacturing each score 10/10, with healthcare and education close behind at 9/10. Logistics, sustainability and sports add a second tier, making the city less dependent on any single engine.

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Registered companies
IndustryCompanies
Information Technology and Services1542
Computer Software1163
Financial Services676
Internet672
Education Management539
Hospital & Health Care531
Marketing and Advertising468
Food & Beverages461
Automotive453
Logistics and Supply Chain385
Health, Wellness and Fitness379
Electrical/electronic Manufacturing341
Real Estate333
Retail332
Construction284
E-learning280
Human Resources274
Design268
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering253
Apparel & Fashion244
Renewables & Environment243
Pharmaceuticals241
Management Consulting230
Medical Devices212
Telecommunications205
Street economy (with avg rating)
SectorPlacesRating
Corporate office33374.31
Software company25514.29
Manufacturer22854.37
Unclassified19523.95
Construction company5754.15
Interior designer3444.31
Clothing store3114.28
Travel agency2984.17
Business management consultant2884.19
Store2824.33
Hardware store2774.39
Consultant2664.08
Engineering consultant2594.28
Electronics store2334.48
Electrical supply store2174.44
Largest tracked employers
CompanyIndustryEmployeesFounded
Tnstctransportation/trucking/railroad100,0011975
Shriram Cityfinancial services72,4921986
Randstad Indiahuman resources65,4622005
UDSfacilities services50,3901985
Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Companyfinancial services42,1001978
Indian Bankbanking40,2511907
Apollo Pharmacyretail36,4071987
Sudarshan Fluidtechmachinery35,1702003
Asirvad Microfinancefinancial services32,1592009
Tube Products of India32,0001955
Indian Overseas Bankbanking26,0711937
Chennai Radha Engineering Works Private Limitedmachinery25,0002008
Fast Track Call Taxileisure, travel & tourism25,0002001
Real Image Media Technologiesmotion pictures and film25,0001986
Velammal Vidhyashram25,0001986
Velammal NewGen School25,0001986
TVS Creditfinancial services24,3872009
Equitas Small Finance Bankbanking23,5962007
Apollo Hospitalshospital & health care19,6191983
Madura Microfinancefinancial services17,9122006
Access Healthcarehospital & health care17,7262011
Asirvad microfinance servicesfinancial services17,7142007
Star Health and Allied Insuranceinsurance17,6382006
Zohoinformation technology and services16,8522004
Zohoinformation technology and services16,7121996

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