Industry
In the past, Cuddalore's main industry was fishing. Although Cuddalore was once a port city, the shipping trade has now moved to larger centres. The Indian government promotes small to medium sized industries in and around Cuddalore. Government projects include, SIDCO, SIPCOT, Regional Palm Products Manufacturing Society and the Regional Sugarcane Research Foundation. A new harbour for a ship building industry is under construction. Cuddalore also hosts the heavy chemical, pharmacological and energy industries.
- The Neyveli Lignite Corporation - a public sector company in Neyveli. Of the total quantum of thermal electricity generated in Tamil Nadu, a large percentage—more than 2500 megawatts—comes from the power plants in Neyveli.
- The Nellikuppam Integrated Sugar Complex - India's first sugar plant, owned by EID Parry of Murugappa Group
- Asian Paints
- SPIC Pharma
- Clariant Chemicals
- TANFAC Industries
- Vardhman Life Sciences
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