Tamil Nadu's real GSDP grew 10.83% in 2025-26 after 11.19% in 2024-25, well above the national average of 7.4%. Nominal GSDP rose from ₹31.19 lakh crore to ₹35.29 lakh crore, a 13.16% rise, the highest among States. The secondary sector led with 15.02% growth; the State contributes 13.35% of India's manufacturing GDP and has over 40,000 factories employing about 25 lakh workers. Services form 53.54% of GVA. Per capita income reached ₹4.08 lakh, second only to Karnataka. Tamil Nadu ranked 2nd in NITI Aayog's Export Preparedness Index (score 64.41), and its fiscal deficit is estimated at 3% of GSDP for 2026-27.