New Delhi, Feb. 11 -- India's Chief Economic Advisor, Dr. V Anantha Nageswaran, revealed that South India is leading the country's economic progress with a GDP growth rate of 6.3 per cent, significantly higher than the 5 per cent growth rate observed in the rest of India.

The announcement came during his address at the Mystic South Global Linkages Summit 2025, organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry's Southern Region.

The southern region's economic prominence is particularly evident in its manufacturing sector, with Tamil Nadu contributing 20.4 per cent to South India's manufacturing GDP, primarily driven by automotive, textiles, and electronics industries.

The region also demonstrates stronger workforce participation, with A...