Since the mid 1600’s Chennai has existed as an international sea port making it easily accessible to the global markets of Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas. Due to its location to markets and position on the Indian Ocean, Chennai is the automotive home to 9 global vehicle manufacturers and count-less numbers of Tier 1 & 2 automotive parts suppliers. These companies include:
Light cars and trucks are only one element in the whole economic equation as Chennai is the manufacturing home of the Arjun Main Battle Tank and several other construction and farm equipment and manufacturers including: