The Global Tamil Trade Centre is an initiative that promotes trade, innovation, and entrepreneurship for products and services from Tamil Nadu. It focuses on agriculture, value-added foods, handicrafts, GI-tagged heritage products, and MSME manufacturing. The Centre acts as a hub for creators, farmers, artisans, and entrepreneurs throughout the state.
In the next five years, GTTC aims to become one of the largest Tamil business and trade ecosystems in the world. It plans to connect over 1,000 global Tamil entrepreneurs and generate more than ₹1,000 crore in economic activity. By adopting technology, preparing for exports, and providing structured market access, GTTC will create jobs, support rural communities, and boost Tamil Nadu’s presence in global trade.
GTTC connects rural producers, farmers, artisans, and entrepreneurs directly to national and international buyers.
Creates direct and indirect jobs across retail, logistics, agro-processing, packaging, marketing, and exports.
Products are supported with POTAN assurance and Certificate of Origin, ensuring authenticity and Tamil Nadu identity.
Builds a global Tamil entrepreneurial community of 10,000 + members across countries and industries.
Every product goes through defined quality standards to meet domestic and international.
GTTC issues Certificates of Origin to confirm that products genuinely originate from Tamil Nadu.
Centralized governance enables better regulation, safety checks, and pricing transparency.
Export, quality, and regulatory guidance ensure products are ready for global markets.
Fill out the form below to become a verified member of the Global Tamil Trade Centre.
E4–E5, SIPCOT Industrial Park
Dindigul–Madurai Highway
Pallapatti, Nilakottai – 624201
At POTAN, we bring the best of Tamil Nadu directly to your home. Our products are sourced from trusted farmers, artisans, and heritage brands, ensuring authenticity, quality, and freshness in every item.
The RISE is a global network of Tamil-speaking entrepreneurs, investors, and thinkers committed to shared prosperity, collaboration, and sustainability.RISE was founded in 2018 by Rev. Dr. Jegath Gaspar Raj. POTAN is a flagship initiative of The RISE.
