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Economy

Fabrics, like rugs, made in Erode are famous in India.

Erode District is an important market centre for Turmeric, a spice commonly used in curries. Turmeric is also used as a fabric dye. This turmeric is collected from Erode District and from adjoining districts of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, including Mysore. Other specialities include Uthukuli butter and Kangayam bulls. Erode is well known for handloom, powerloom textile products and readymade garments and hence called the powerloom city of India. Products such as cotton sarees, bed spreads, carpets, lungies, printed fabrics, towels, dhotis are marketed here. In mid-2005, Bhavani Jamakkalam (Bhavani Bedsheets) was registered as a Geographical Indication by the Government of India. [edit] Agriculture Agriculture is the most important income source of this district. Paddy, Banana, Groundnut, Cotton and Sugarcane are some of the agricultural products. In Sathyamangalam Taluk, Flowriculture is an important source of income. With 43% share, the district is the top turmeric producer in Tamil Nadu.