Chennai
India • South Asia
Primary City: Chennai
Primary State/Province: Tamil Nadu
Primary Language: Tamil
Population: 11.5M
GDP: $219B • GDP per capita: $19,080
GAWC Class: 6
Global Rank
Power Score
% of Country Score
4.8%
Key Statistics
Major Teams
2
Total Teams
4
Major Companies
8
Market Cap
$103B
Metro Stations
42
Commuter Rail
300
Universities
1
Dimension Breakdown
| Dimension | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Major League Teams/Venues ↗ | 2 | #T-148 |
| Total Teams ↗ | 4 | #T-238 |
| Major Sporting Events ↗ | 0 | — |
| Major Companies ↗ | 8 | #T-83 |
| Market Cap Score ↗ | $103B | #151 |
| Cultural Events ↗ | 0 | — |
| Universities ↗ | 1 | #T-205 |
| Top Universities, Hospitals, & Research ↗ | 0 | — |
| Museums & Landmarks ↗ | 0 | — |
| Ports, Exchanges & Infrastructure ↗ | 1 | #T-149 |
| Airport Score ↗ | 3.0 | #T-78 |
| Luxury Stars (Michelin) ↗ | 0.0 | — |
| Metro Stations ↗ | 42 | #T-130 |
| Commuter Rail Stations ↗ | 300 | #14 |
| Train Hubs ↗ | 1 | #T-45 |
| Skyscrapers ↗ | 0 | — |
Sports
Major League Teams/Venues
T20 Cricket • IPL
Chennai Super Kings
Notable Venues1 venue
Test Cricket
M. A. Chidambaram Stadium
Chennai
Other Teams
Football/Soccer Teams1 team
Football/Soccer • India
Chennaiyin FC
Chennai • Level: 1
Other Men’s Teams2 teams
Field Hockey • Other Sports
Tamil Nadu Dragons
Chennai
Kabaddi • Other Sports
Tamil Thalaivas
Top Companies
| # | Company | Valuation | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TVS Motor | $19B | Public |
| 2 | Hyundai Motor India | $17B | Public |
| 3 | Cholamandalam Investment and Finance | $15B | Public |
| 4 | Hitachi Energy India | $14B | Public |
| 5 | Indian Bank | $14B | Public |
| 6 | Apollo Hospitals | $12B | Public |
| 7 | Ashok Leyland | $11B | Public |
| 8 | Yubi | $2B | Unicorn |
Total Market Cap: $103B across 8 companies
Education & Research
Top 2000 Universities1 entry
Indian Institute of Technology Madras
Chennai, India
Infrastructure
Airport1 entry
Chennai International Airport
Chennai • 2 - Major International
Notable Train Hubs1 entry
Chennai Central Station
Chennai • Intercity Rail Hub
Metro System (42 stations)1 entry
Chennai Metro
Chennai • 42 stations
Suburban Rail (300 stations)1 entry
Chennai Suburban Railway
Chennai • 300 stations
Data Center Hub1 entry
Chennai Data Center Market
Chennai • Data Center Hub