A new report by Ficci-Anarock found that Chennai hosts 10% of India’s Global Capability Centres. The ‘Real Estate & Infrastructure Driving Growth in Tamil Nadu’ report, released on Thursday at the Ficci Real Estate & Infrastructure Summit & Awards (REISA), confirms the state’s establishment as a prime hub for global investments and technological infrastructure.
GCC and data center expansion solidifies Chennai’s tech status
Tamil Nadu has become a central hub for global capability centres (GCCs), currently housing over 250 such facilities. This confirmed data was presented at the Real Estate & Infrastructure Summit & Awards (REISA) in Chennai. The report showed Chennai alone hosts 10% of India’s total GCC stock. This capacity is amplified by the state’s dominance in the data centre landscape. Chennai and the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) together account for over 70% of India’s total data centre stock.
Infrastructure investment underpins Tamil Nadu’s growth
The state’s infrastructure directly supports this technological concentration. Tamil Nadu operates 54 operational Special Economic Zones (SEZs), the highest number nationwide, alongside approximately 30 Sipcot industrial parks. Bhupesh Nagarajan, Co-chairman of the FICCI Tamil Nadu State Council, noted that expanding airports and industrial corridors strengthen connectivity within and beyond the state. The report also highlights that Coimbatore and Madurai are emerging as key data centre hubs, extending the state’s economic reach.
Chennai maintains balanced residential market
Chennai also exhibits a robust and balanced residential market, according to Anarock Research data. Between 2021 and 9M 2025, developers launched 83,100 new residential units. Sales during this time totaled 85,200 units, reflecting strong end-user participation and developer confidence. Upcoming state projects, including the Parandur greenfield airport and Chennai Metro Phase II, will further cement Tamil Nadu’s position as a key economic gateway.
