Chennai formerly known as Madras, is the capital city of Tamil Nadu state and is the fourth largest metro city in India. It is a major trade centre, being well linked by road, rail and air to important cities besides being a seaport. Compared to the other major metros of India, it is far less congested and polluted. Chennai is rich in the treasures of history, from temples and shrines to forts and palaces, the landscape of the past merges effortlessly with the present.

After being chosen by top IT firms for setting up of their development centres, Chennai has emerged as one of the most preferred destination for high-end BPOs in financial services, healthcare and other back-office services for multinational companies too. Companies like Stanchart, Eserve (Citibank), ABN-AMRO and World Bank have also chosen the city for their back-office functions.