Editing Mayiladuthurai (section)

== Economy ==
[[File:Tower 5.jpg|thumb|upright|Clock tower in M. G. Road, Mayiladuthurai]]

=== Agriculture ===
The economy of Mayiladuthurai is primarily agro-based.<ref name="industry">{{cite web|title=Industry|url=http://municipality.tn.gov.in/mayiladuthurai/srv_industry.htm|publisher=Mayiladuthurai Municipality|access-date=17 May 2014|year=2011}}</ref> Mayiladuthurai is known for its fertile lands due to its location in the [[Cauvery delta|Kaveri Delta]]. Paddy is the main crop, which is being cultivated in more than 90% of the net agriculture area, Apart from paddy, crops such as coconuts, groundnuts, various pulses, gingelly (sesame), sugarcane, and cotton are also cultivated in the region. These agricultural products contribute significantly to the local economy and are integral to the farming practices in the area.<ref name="railwayguidep52">[[#railwayguide|South Indian Railway Co. Ltd. 1926]], p. 52</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=30 March 2025 |title=Tamil Nadu Government GO |url=https://msmeonline.tn.gov.in/deap/pdf/038.pdf |access-date=30 March 2025 |website=Tamil Nadu Government GO}}</ref> 

=== Industries ===
The SIDCO Industrial Estate in Mayiladuthurai, established in 2009 on 12.56 acres, located in Kulichar, Mayiladuthurai, supports small-scale industries. It hosts 31 operational units as of 2024. It fosters local entrepreneurship with subsidies like 25% on capital and 20% on electricity for five years. Industries include biofuel, cement products, and food processing, boosting employment. Its growth reflects rising interest in agro-based ventures.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-09-01 |title=SIDCO estate in Mayiladuthurai emerging as a key hub for small-scale units |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Tiruchirapalli/sidco-estate-in-mayiladuthurai-emerging-as-a-key-hub-for-small-scale-units/article68593075.ece |access-date=2025-04-03 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=TANSIDCO |url=https://tansidco.org/Home/industrial_estate_list |access-date=2025-04-03 |website=tansidco.org}}</ref>

Confectioneries, printing presses, vehicle manufacturing units and rice mills are the major industries in Mayiladuthurai.<ref name="industry" /> Industrial workers form barely 27.14 percent of the town's population.<ref name="industry" /> 

=== Weaving ===
Mayiladuthurai is known for its traditional weaving industry, contributing to the local economy. The heritage [[sari]] ''koorai pattu paduvai''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Weaving~Koorainadu sarees |url=https://gaatha.org/Craft-of-India/weavingkoorainadu-sarees/ |access-date=2025-04-03 |website=gaatha.org}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Koorainadu Sari, Checked In Tamil Nadu |url=https://www.thevoiceoffashion.com/fabric-of-india/the-south-india-edit/koorainadu-sari-checked-in-tamil-nadu-2633 |access-date=2025-04-03 |website=www.thevoiceoffashion.com |language=en}}</ref> or ''Koorainadu saris'' has originated from Koorainadu or [[Kornad]], a suburb of Mayiladuthurai. These saris are made from a blend of silk, cotton and dyed in bright colours, featuring unique chequered patterns, and are deeply rooted in Tamil culture, especially during weddings and religious ceremonies.<ref name="railwayguidep52" /><ref name="francisp160">[[#W.|W.]], p. 160</ref>

=== Dry fish market ===
Mayiladuthurai's [[:ta:மயிலாடுதுறை_கருவாட்டுச்_சந்தை|Karuvattu Santhai]] (dry fish market) is one of India's oldest markets,<ref>{{Cite web |title=227697 |url=https://www.hindutamil.in/news/others/227697--4.html |access-date=2025-04-03 |website=Hindu Tamil}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=ம |first=ஹரீஷ் |date=2019-06-03 |title=தமிழகம் கண்ட முதல் பிரமாண்ட கருவாட்டுச் சந்தை - இது மயிலாடுதுறை மண்ணின் அடையாளம்! #MyVikatan |url=https://www.vikatan.com/literature/arts/158975-mayiladuthurai-karuvattu-sandhai-is-100-years-old |access-date=2025-04-03 |website=vikatan.com |language=ta}}</ref> established over a century ago. Located along the Coromandel Coast, it has been a central hub for dry fish trade, reflecting the region's rich fishing heritage.  The market offers a variety of dried seafood, including shrimp, sardines, mackerel, and anchovies, contributing significantly to the local economy and culture.  Despite modern challenges, Karuvattu Santhai continues to thrive, attracting buyers from across the region.<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dh9mk2VuwgA |title=மயிலாடுதுறை கருவாட்டு சந்தை #mayiladuthurai #karuvadu #dryfish #sitharkadu #மயிலாடுதுறை #கருவாடு |date=2024-05-19 |last=M Vision Tamil |access-date=2025-04-03 |via=YouTube}}</ref><ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5XI6ZMgTLE&ab_channel=ThanjavurFishgarden |title=Biggest dryfish market /Mayiladuthurai மிகப்பெரிய கருவாட்டு சந்தை மயிலாடுதுறை/wholesale and retail |date=2021-05-11 |last=Thanjavur Fish garden |access-date=2025-04-03 |via=YouTube}}</ref><ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bM_rpsdDH0&ab_channel=GoodDealMarketing |title=கருவாட்டு சந்தை {{!}} Mayiladuthurai {{!}} Mayilairifai {{!}} Marketing {{!}} Dry Fish {{!}} Tamil |date=2021-01-10 |access-date=2025-04-03 |via=YouTube}}</ref>

=== Others ===
The municipality operates four markets, namely a vegetable market, weekly market, farmer's market (''uzhavar santhai'') and fish market that cater to the needs of the town and the rural areas around it.<ref>{{cite web |year=2011 |title=Mayiladuthurai Markets |url=http://municipality.tn.gov.in/mayiladuthurai/sal_markets.html |access-date=1 January 2014 |publisher=Mayiladuthurai Municipality, Government of Tamil Nadu}}</ref><ref name="markets">{{cite web|title=Markets and commercial complexes|url=http://municipality.tn.gov.in/mayiladuthurai/sal_markets.html|publisher=Mayiladuthurai Municipality|access-date=17 May 2014|year=2011}}</ref>

There are many departmental stores in Mayiladuthurai. The only shopping complex is the Kittappa commercial complex which is maintained by the municipality.<ref name="markets" /> 

The [[Indian Bank]], [[Indian Overseas Bank]], [[State Bank of India]], [[Bank of India]], [[Central Bank of India]], [[Bank of Baroda]], [[Canara Bank]], [[City Union Bank]], [[Vijaya Bank]], [[Lakshmi Vilas Bank]], [[Karur Vysya Bank]], [[HDFC Bank]], [[Tamilnad Mercantile Bank]], [[ICICI Bank]], [[Punjab National Bank]], [[Axis Bank]], [[Kotak Mahindra Bank]], [[IndusInd Bank]], Mayuram co-operative bank have their branches located in municipal town. also the other regional banks like Kumbakonam Central Cooperative Bank and the Kumbakonam Mutual Benefit Fund have their branches in Mayiladuthurai.<ref name="banks">{{cite web|title=Banks and ATM Centres|url=http://municipality.tn.gov.in/mayiladuthurai/srv_bank.html|publisher=Mayiladuthurai Municipality|access-date=17 May 2014|year=2011}}</ref>