Chennai – Comprehensive Overview of the City, PEST Analysis and Key Industries Including Technology, Tourism and Hospitality, Construction and Retail

“City Profile – Chennai” provides historical and forecast data on key city level metrics along with analytical coverage of the latest political, economic, social, technological, infrastructural, legal and environmental issues affecting Chennai.

The report contains detailed tourism, retail, construction, technology and public infrastructure data and insight into economic, social, and industry trends.

Chennai, formerly known as Madras, is the capital city of Tamil Nadu state and the fourth largest metropolitan area in India. Chennai city holds the title “Detroit of India”, as it is an automobile hub combined with its strong IT services sector. In 2024, the area accounted for 1.4% of India’s GDP, with a nominal GDP of INR4.5 trillion ($54.0 billion) and a robust real GDP growth of 6.3%. %. The region’s economy is anchored by a strong tertiary sector

Scope

The service sector remains the key contributor to the regional economy and the major employer. _x000D_

The construction sector in the Chennai metropolitan area demonstrated robust growth in 2024, contributing 11.9% to the region’s GVA and expanding by 10.8% year-on-year, fuelled by significant government and private investments.

Reasons to buy

Gain a comprehensive knowledge of future economic and demographic trends and understand the performance of various sectors within the city._x000D_

Analyze and understand the business environment in the city to align your investment and expansion strategies. _x000D_

The report helps to drive a conclusion in choosing a suitable city to invest or expand according to your business structure._x000D_

Explore new opportunities in the hospitality, tourism, construction, real estate and retail sectors.

Table of Contents

1. City Snapshot

2. PEST Analysis

2.1 Political

2.2 Economic

2.3 Social

3. Technology and Infrastructure

3.1 Communications

3.2 Internal Transport Networks

3.3 Connectivity

3.4 Airport

3.5 Port

4. Business Environment Analysis

5. Travel and Tourism

5.1 Tourism Flows

5.2 Hotels

5.3 Attractions

5.4 Events

6. Construction and Real Estate

6.1 Investment

6.2 Real Estate Market

7. Retail

7.1 Retail Market

7.2 Consumption, Income and Prices

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List of Tables

Table 1: Chennai metropolitan area – key facts (estimates), 2024

Table 2: Chennai metropolitan area- real GDP and real GDP growth, 2000-30

Table 3: Chennai metropolitan area- economic growth comparison (Index 2010=100), 2000-30

Table 4: Chennai metropolitan area- GDP per capita comparison, 2000-30 ($)

Table 5: Chennai metropolitan area- employment structure, 2000-30 (% of total)

Table 6: Chennai metropolitan area – main universities, 2024

Table 7: Chennai metropolitan area – population comparison, 2000-30 (million)

Table 8: Chennai metropolitan area – population by age, 2000-30 (% of total)

Table 9: Chennai metropolitan area – mass transit network indicators, 2024

Table 10: Chennai metropolitan area – Chennai International Airport’s passenger traffic, FY2020-26* (number)

Table 11: Chennai metropolitan area – Chennai International Airport’s aircraft movements, FY2020-26* (number)

Table 12: Chennai metropolitan area – Chennai International Airport’s freight traffic, FY2020-26* (metric tonnes)

Table 13: Tamil Nadu state – tourist arrivals, 2019-24 (million)

Table 14: Chennai city – hotel indicators, FY2020-FY24

Table 15: Chennai metropolitan area – UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Table 16: Chennai metropolitan area – MICE and other events

List of Figures

Figure 1: Chennai metropolitan area- real GDP and real GDP growth, 2000-30

Figure 2: Chennai metropolitan area- economic growth comparison (Index 2010=100), 2000-30

Figure 3: Chennai metropolitan area- GDP per capita comparison, 2000-30

Figure 4: Chennai metropolitan area- employment structure, 2000-30 (% of total)

Figure 5: Chennai metropolitan area – population comparison, 2000-30

Figure 6: Chennai metropolitan area – population by age, 2000-30 (% of total)

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