Markets

As being a metro city and IT hub of India,Chennai is definitely a pleasurable and perfect destination for shopping for lots of tourists who come to the city. Also the city is among one of the important commercial destination of south India.The city has many great shopping areas with conventional shopping places,it has emporiums,which offer traditional art and craft items picked from all over the state.Also there are best malls and shopping complexes are located in various areas of the city.

The stores and shops at Chennai offer a wide range of products, in quality as well in category. These stores provide products like garments, footwear, gift items, fabrics, handicrafts, ceramics, cosmetics, electronic appliances and accessories, toiletries, leather articles, decorative pieces, books, music accessories, stationery, jewellery, etc.

Chennai is famous for Pattamara mats, Leaf handicrafts from Tirunellveli, Bronze and Brass castings and traditional jewelry from Kumbakonam, Metal works from Tanjavur and stone carvings from Mamallapuram and Silks from Kanchipuram. For shopping there are Government emporiums which offer a wide variety at fixed prices.Along with this there is SIPA'S Craft link at Kodambakkam,a fair price shop, supporting local craftsmen,items like handicrafts and papier-mâché items can also be bought at reasonable prices.

Other shopping Places in Chennai are

Spencer Plaza, Anna Salai
Shopper's Stop, Harrington Road
Globus or GeeGee Emerald Plaza, MG Road
Raahat Plaza
Burma Bazaar
Landmark, Nungambakkam and Fountainhead, Mylapore
City Centre
Alsa Mall, Monteith Road
Price Plaza, Pantheon Road
Pantaloons
Lifestyle
Westside
Fountain Plaza