Sivakasi is a city located in the Virudhunagar District of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It serves as the largest city within its district.
The city is primarily recognized for its industrial output, particularly in firecrackers and match manufacturing, which account for approximately 70% of India's total production in these categories. Additionally, Sivakasi hosts a significant printing industry that produces about 30% of the diaries produced across the country.
These key industries employ more than 25,000 people. The estimated turnover for the firecracker, match making, and printing sectors in the city is approximately ₹20 billion (US$210 million).