Intense battle on the cards in Sivakasi
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Intense battle on the cards in Sivakasi

The Hindu·2h ago·Fear

What Happened

Sivakasi, Virudhunagar district's most industrialized region, earned the nickname Kutti Japan due to its fireworks, printing, and match units employing thousands of skilled and unskilled workers. However, the fireworks industry faces growing uncertainties in recent years, threatening the economic stability of this otherwise arid region dependent on these manufacturing sectors.

Key Entities

SivakasiVirudhunagar districtKutti Japanfireworks industryprinting unitsmatch units

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