Tamil Nadu has decided to scrap the plans for a greenfield airport in Parandur, which could result in the state falling a decade behind rival aviation hubs like Bengaluru and Hyderabad. The existing Chennai Meenambakkam airport, handling 23 million passengers in FY26, is insufficient to meet the growing demand driven by the state's $400 billion-plus economy and more than 10% annual growth. This decision could impact logistics and trade efficiency, as the state lacks an airport that matches its economic scale. For detailed information, refer to the original publication.
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