Tamil Nadu Strengthens Position as India’s Leading GCC and Data Centre Hub

Tamil Nadu is strengthening its position as one of India’s most dynamic hubs for Global Capability Centres and data centre infrastructure, supported by a new FICCI–Anarock report that highlights the State’s accelerating economic momentum. According to the report, Chennai alone accounts for nearly 10 percent of India’s total GCC footprint, underlining the city’s growing strategic relevance for global technology and enterprise operations.

The report, launched at the FICCI Real Estate and Infrastructure Summit in Chennai, notes that Tamil Nadu now hosts over 250 GCCs, with Coimbatore emerging as one of the country’s leading tier-two destinations for this rapidly expanding sector. In parallel, Chennai and the Mumbai Metropolitan Region continue to dominate India’s data centre landscape, jointly representing more than 70 percent of the country’s total data centre stock. Coimbatore and Madurai are also gaining traction as upcoming secondary hubs due to improving infrastructure and a rising pool of skilled talent.

Tamil Nadu’s strong performance is supported by large-scale investments from global companies. Walmart has established its second Chennai GCC, spanning 4.65 lakh sq ft and creating around 4,500 technology roles focused on artificial intelligence, cloud and cybersecurity. Workday is setting up a new centre in the city with an investment of ₹200 crore, while Lennox India is expanding with over ₹50 crore, growing its workspace and workforce significantly.

The report also highlights the resilience of Chennai’s residential real estate market. Between 2021 and the first nine months of 2025, developers launched more than 83,000 units, while sales touched 85,200 units, indicating a rare balance between supply and absorption. Mid-segment homes priced between ₹40 lakh and ₹80 lakh continue to dominate demand, reflecting the aspirations of end-users and the confidence of developers.

Tamil Nadu’s commercial and industrial real estate segments are also witnessing renewed activity, backed by technology firms, GCCs and new-age enterprises. The State’s robust infrastructure push, including new airports, upgraded highways, metro expansion and the upcoming Parandur greenfield airport, is expected to further accelerate growth.

With widespread economic activity reaching beyond Chennai into Coimbatore, Madurai, Tiruchirappalli and Salem, Tamil Nadu is positioning itself as a pivotal contributor to India’s trillion-dollar economic vision.