One of the Pattabiram's major industries is, now defunct, Southern Structural Limited, a factory which produced pressure vessels, steel fabrication, and container-handling cranes.

[1] With the state allotting 10 acres for the Tidel Park, the 21-storied building will be 60 meters tall and will have hanging gardens between the 15th and 19th floors.

The suburb is also served by a number of Chennai Metropolitan buses from different parts of the city and surrounding suburban areas On 4 October 2013, the Tamil Nadu Highways department issued a GO extending the entire stretch of the road till Thirunindravur - Padi to 6 lanes at a cost of ₹ 1,680 million, by means of land acquisition from 12 villages.

Infant Jesus, Thangamani schools started in early 1970’s brought in English medium education in this region.

Sri Ramakrishna School-which made a huge educational service in this region was appreciated my former Members of that constituency.