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: Dec, 2024

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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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28 Nov 24

Office leasing by Global Capability Centres (GCCs) Chennai likely to touch 3.2 million sq. ft. by FY25: CBRE

Chennai, India's third-largest market for Global Capability Centres, is set to more than double its office space leased to GCCs by FY25, with American companies driving demand and a growing talent pool.

27 Nov 24

A High-Level Committee, under the chairmanship of Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Mr. Amit Shah, approves US$ 132.4 million (Rs. 1,115.67 crore) for disaster mitigation and capacity building projects for various states

The Home Minister-led committee approved US$ 132.4 million (Rs. 1,115.67 crore) for disaster mitigation and capacity-building projects, including US$ 118.7 million (Rs. 1,000 crore) for landslide risk mitigation across 15 states and US$ 13.7 million (Rs. 115.67 crore) for training volunteers.

18 Nov 24

Adidas to Nike: Global footwear majors put best foot forward in Tamil Nadu

Global footwear brands are investing in Tamil Nadu as a manufacturing hub, boosting job creation and local supply chains.

12 Nov 24

The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) teams up with Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to set up centre of excellence

IIT Madras has partnered with ISRO to set up a Centre of Excellence in fluid and thermal sciences, with US$ 0.22 million (Rs. 1.84 crore) funding for thermal management research for launch vehicles and spacecraft.

8 Nov 24

High-street dominates retail leasing with 68% share in Q3 2024

High streets led retail leasing in Q3 2024, accounting for 68% of the total leased space, with demand driving rental growth, while mall leasing remained subdued due to limited new supply.

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