From Ford's return to tariff fears: TN's industry story in 2025

Tamil Nadu recorded a record 11.19 per cent growth in 2025, driven by strong manufacturing, rising electronics exports and fresh investments. Investment highlights included Ford's return to state in Maraimalai Nagar, near Chennai. While aerospace and industrial jobs expanded, new US tariffs hit Tirupur's textile exporters hard, causing order losses and job concerns as the state moves into 2026.