Archive · 1 Jul 2025
Tamil Nadu: Women Lead Nearly Half of Startups
In Tamil Nadu, a significant number of start-up businesses are led by women, nearly half of the total.
The state recently hit a milestone with over 10,000 start-ups.
A substantial increase of around 6,500 new start-ups have registered in the past four years, aided by government initiatives.
The IT minister pointed out that Chennai is a key location for fintech and payments companies.
The state has a great pool of talent because of a strong education system.
Nearly half of Tamil Nadu's 10,000+ start-ups are women-led.
The IT Minister Palanivel Thiaga Rajan announced the data at the Nasscom People Summit 2025.
Approximately 6,500 start-ups have registered in the last four years.
Chennai is highlighted as a strong hub for fintech and payments.
The state's strong education system contributes to a large skilled workforce.
- Who
- IT Minister Palanivel Thiaga Rajan.
- What
- Nearly half of Tamil Nadu's start-ups are women-led.
- When
- Published on July 1, 2025.
- Where
- Tamil Nadu, India.
- Why
- Responding to a question at the Nasscom People Summit 2025
- Total Start-ups
- 10,000+
- Women-Led Start-ups
- Almost half
- Start-ups in 4 years
- 6,500
- Key Sector
- Fintech and payments
- Key Advantage
- Strong education system