Tamil Nadu recorded the highest merchandise export growth rate among Indian states in fiscal year 2026, expanding its tally by 13.7%.
The southern state’s performance was primarily fueled by strong demand for electronics and smartphones, sectors that have become central to India’s broader manufacturing push.
The data underscores the region’s deepening role in global supply chains, particularly in consumer electronics.
As multinational firms continue to diversify production away from China, Tamil Nadu has emerged as a key beneficiary, leveraging its established industrial infrastructure and skilled workforce.
This export acceleration aligns with wider trends in Asian manufacturing hubs, where external demand remains resilient despite global economic headwinds.
While the national export picture has shown mixed signals, Tamil Nadu’s double-digit growth highlights the uneven recovery across Indian states.