Tamil Nadu records double-digit economic growth for second consecutive year
Tamil Nadu has achieved double-digit real economic growth for the second consecutive year, posting 11.19% in 2024-25 and 10.83% in 2025-26, significantly surpassing the national average of 7.4%. The state's Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) at current prices is projected to reach ₹35.29 lakh crore in 2025-26, marking a 13.16% nominal growth. This strong performance is driven by robust growth in the secondary (15%), services (8.5%), and primary (6%) sectors, with agriculture showing a notable turnaround.
Key Points
- Tamil Nadu has recorded double-digit real economic growth for two consecutive years.
- The state's growth rates were 11.19% in 2024-25 and 10.83% in 2025-26, significantly exceeding the national average.
- Tamil Nadu's Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) is projected to reach ₹35.29 lakh crore in 2025-26, making it India's second-largest state economy.
- The growth is primarily driven by strong performance in the secondary, services, and primary sectors, with agriculture showing a significant recovery.
- The state's per capita income stood at ₹4.08 lakh, second only to Karnataka among available data.
Exam Facts
- Tamil Nadu's growth rate was 11.19% for 2024-25 and 10.83% for 2025-26.
- The national average growth rate is 7.4% (base year: 2011-12).
- Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) at current prices for TN reached ₹35.29 lakh crore in 2025-26.
- The secondary sector registered around 15% growth, services 8.5%, and primary sector 6% in the previous year.
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