In Tamil Nadu budget, a high-stakes mix of welfare, debt and infrastructure in election year | Chennai News

Tamil Nadu’s Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu presented the state budget on Friday, unveiling a Rs 4.39 lakh crore spending plan that blends social welfare with an aggressive infrastructure push. This budget sets the stage for the state’s 2026 Assembly elections. With a slew of welfare measures, direct cash transfers, and expansion of state-sponsored subsidies, the … Read more

T.N. Budget announces development of ‘Global City’ near Chennai

The Tamil Nadu government will develop a new city near Chennai spread over 2,000 acres, said Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu on Friday (March 14, 2025). “Tamil Nadu is experiencing one of the highest rates of urbanisation, along with the challenges that come with it. Urban planning experts suggest that rather than expanding cities in a … Read more