Location

India is the world's seventh-largest economy by nominal GDP and the third-largest by purchasing power parity (PPP). The country ranks 139th in per capita GDP (nominal) and 119th in per capita GDP (PPP) as of 2018. India's economy has been one of the world's fastest growing major economy.

• A favourite Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) destination
• The seventh-largest country by area
• The second-most populous country with over 1.33 billion people
• The most populous democracy in the world.
• Huge population, mostly comprising the youth, is a strong driver for demand and an ample source of manpower.
• Immensely rich cultural heritage including numerous languages, traditions and people.
• The country holds its uniqueness in its diversity and hence has adapted itself to international changes with poise and comfort.
• Attracting many global majors for strategic investments owing to the presence of vast range of industries, investment avenues and a supportive government.

Capital: Chennai

Tamil Nadu is one of the largest states of India, located in the southernmost part of the country. Tamil Nadu has a diversified manufacturing sector and features among the leaders in several industries. Tamil Nadu has a well-developed infrastructure with an excellent road and rail network, three major ports and 17 non-major ports, and seven airports across the state providing excellent connectivity.

Key Industries: Textiles, heavy commercial vehicles, automobile and auto components, engineering, IT and ITeS, cement, banking and financial services, drugs and pharmaceuticals, agro and food processing, leather tanning industries, electronic hardware and tourism

• In 2014-15, Tamil Nadu received USD 3.8 billion of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) - over 80% more than in 2013-2014.
• The state is the second largest contributor to India’s GDP
• It ranks first among the states in terms of number of factories and industrial workers.
• The most urbanised state in India by geography and population
• India’s major ports capacity
• Highest capacity of renewable energy in India

About Chennai

• Chennai called 'India’s Detroit.' Strong presence of automotive brands.
• Chennai's port, air, rail and road infrastructure is considered as one of the best infrastructure in India.
• It is the biggest cultural, economic and educational centre of south India.
• Chennai has a 19+ km coastline. Marina Beach spans 6 km (3.7 mi) and is the second-longest urban beach in the world
• The city is base to around 40 percent of India's automobile industry and 45 percent of auto components industry.
• It is one of the most populous cities and one of the most populous urban agglomeration in India. The city together with the adjoining regions constitutes Chennai.
• It has good investment opportunities across various industry segments like software and electronics, hi-tech agro / food processing, petrochemicals, biotechnology and pharmaceuticals, roads and minor port development, automotive projects, development of industrial parks, tourism and satellite township projects etc.