Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu produces nearly four lakh engineering and polytechnic students every year, the highest in the country.

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Last updated: Jul, 2025

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Capital

Chennai

Geographical Area (sq km)

130,058

State Language

Tamil and English

Literacy Rate

80.09 per cent

Key Industries:

Textiles

Automobile and auto components

IT and ITeS

Heavy commercial vehicles

Cement

Banking

Financial services

Drugs and pharmaceuticals

Agro and food processing

Leather tanning industries

Electronic hardware

Tourism

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