Ranipet is an industrial town located in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It serves as the administrative headquarters for the Ranipet district and is situated on the northern banks of the Palar River. The town is part of a Tri-City area that includes the adjacent municipalities of Walajapet, Arcot, and Melvisharam.
Geographically, Ranipet is positioned approximately 115 kilometres west of Chennai and about 26 kilometres east of Vellore. It lies on the Mumbai–Chennai arm of the Golden Quadrilateral highway network. The town is primarily known for its diverse industrial base, which features a wide range of small, medium, and large-scale enterprises. Key sectors within these industries include chemical manufacturing, engineering, and leather tanning.