Tenkasi District is predominantly agriculture in nature and is emerging gradually and steadily as an industrially developed District. It is mainly known for its agro-based, Coir, Saw mill, Milk Processing units, Hotels, Resorts, Bricks and Hollow blocks manufacturing, Spa center, and textiles enterprises. The major industrial activities are as follows:
Rice mill, Non-metallic mineral products, Textiles, Edible oil
Food and beverages, Non-metallic mineral products
Food and beverages, Textiles, Coir products
Food and beverages, Non-metallic mineral products, Wood products, Textiles, Milk processing unit
Food and beverages, Textiles, Match works
Wood products, Match works
Food and beverages, Non-metallic mineral products, Basic metal and its products, Machineries, Leather products, Rubber & Plastic products, Textiles
Wood products, Hotels, Coir products, Saw mill
Food and beverages, Wood products, Textiles, Coir products, Hotels, Resorts, Spa centers
Food and beverages, Non-metallic mineral products, Textiles, Sugarcane