Chief Minister MK Stalin celebrated Tamil Nadu’s exceptional economic performance on X, highlighting its top ranking in Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) growth among major states at 16%, as confirmed by the Reserve Bank of India.
Despite lacking the size, population, or central support of larger states, Tamil Nadu achieved this through the Dravidian Model, with GSDP reaching âč31.19 lakh crore in 2024-25, up âč10.5 lakh crore from 2021-22, Stalin said.
Tamil Nadu recorded sustained yet highest growth rates over the past three years, surpassing industrial peers like Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Gujarat, according to RBI data in the Handbook of Statistics on Indian States 2024â25. From âč26.89 lakh crore in 2023-24, GSDP grew 16% nominally, widening leads over Uttar Pradesh by âč1.4 lakh crore and Karnataka by âč2.35 lakh crore .
Per capita GSDP rose to âč3.62 lakh, ranking second among large states. Stalin emphasized stable, high growth without heavy Union aid, driven by strengths in manufacturing, renewables, electronics, and global capability centers. The state added nearly âč10.5 lakh crore to its economy from 2021-22 to 2024-25, outpacing rivals in recent years.
Earlier estimates showed real growth at 9.69% for 2024-25, topping states like Andhra Pradesh at 8.21%.
Tamil Nadu continues leading in per capita income growth, with Stalin vowing that by 2031 under Dravidian Model 2.0, the state will top every sector in India.
This builds on double-digit nominal growth trends, including 11.19% earlier in 2024-25, the first since 2010-11 under DMK governance. The trajectory reinforces Tamil Nadu as a predictable investment hub.