[5] Their lithologic suites and fossil fauna are suggestive of deposition under shallow and brackish conditions, probably close to the shoreline.

By 2008, Sriperumbudur had become a special economic zone with over US$2 billion invested by companies primarily in the automotive and electronics sectors.

[9][10] The Industrial corridor between Sriperumbudur and Oragadam is rapidly growing with apartment complexes by large developers such as KumarRaja Foundations, Arun Excello and Hiranandani.

The following companies have established operations in Sriperumbudur:[11] Adikesava Perumal Temple is the birthplace of Ramanuja, the Hindu saint and philosopher known as the proponents of the Sri Vaishnavism branch of Hinduism.

Ramanujar's vigraha (statue) was installed in this temple during the saint's lifetime and is, therefore, called "Thamugantha Thirumani" (literally, "cherished by himself form").

[citation needed] Madras Motor Sports Club, located at the village of Irungattukottai near Sriperumbudur, organises world class racing events every year, including the South India Rally and the All India Motor Race Meet.

Players can play shuttle badminton, table tennis, carrom, chess and use basic gym tools.