Karnataka is famous for a variety of industries. Due to the availability of mineral resources, raw materials, ideal climate, sufficient water, good transport facility, skilled labourers, vast market, modern technology, Karnataka attained the development.

Sir M. Visveswaraiah’s contribution to the development of industries to Karnataka is remarkable. He laid the foundation for many industries in the State. Due to his effort many industries like Rice mills, tile factories, iron and brass foundries, were established.

After 1923, many modern manufacturing units like iron and steel, soap factories, cotton and silk mills, paper, cement, paint, sugar, sandal oil industries were started.

After independence the industrial policy of the Central Government enables the industrial development in the State, as a result, many more factories were established in the State, for example, manufacture of aeroplanes, engineering, machine tools, watches, iron and steel, aluminium, information technology industry, etc.