Sun May 11 10:23:34 UTC 2025: **Tamil Nadu Boasts Record Economic Growth, Surpasses Other States**
CHENNAI, May 11, 2025 – The Tamil Nadu government announced today that the state has achieved remarkable economic growth, surpassing all other Indian states. Attributing the success to various government initiatives and a stable socio-political environment, officials cited a surge in foreign direct investment (FDI) and job creation.
Over ₹10,27,547 crore in investments, facilitated by 897 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), have created employment for over 32.23 lakh people. This has fueled a 9.69% economic growth rate. Exports have more than doubled, rising from $26.16 billion in 2020-21 to $52.07 billion in 2024-25, with electronic goods exports alone reaching $14.65 billion, placing Tamil Nadu ahead of Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, and Karnataka.
The state also highlighted a significant increase in employment, from 2.9 crore workers in 2020-21 to 3.87 crore in 2024-25. Government programs like Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam, Illam Thedi Kalvi, Naan Mudhalvan, and Kalaignar Kanavu Illam were credited with driving this progress.
Tamil Nadu’s higher education enrolment rate stands at 51.3%, significantly higher than the national average of 26%. The state also boasts a low crime rate, particularly against women, and a stable law and order situation, with no police custody deaths since August 2022. Chennai has emerged as a leading global skill center, outpacing other major Indian cities.
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