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Jindal Advanced Materials commits Rs 1,000 cr investment in Tamil Nadu

Composite materials manufacturer Jindal Advanced Materials has pledged an investment of about Rs 1,000 crore to set up a plant in Tamil Nadu, its first in south India. As part of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the state government, it will set up a manufacturing plant over an area of 250 acres, the company said in a statement on Tuesday. Jindal Advanced Materials has signed an MoU with the Tamil Nadu government to set up a new manufacturing plant at a strategic investment of nearly Rs 1,000 crore, the statement said, adding that the investment will be spread across seven years. The project, which will come up in Trichy, is the company's first manufacturing facility in south India and is expected to generate up to 3,000 job opportunities, it said. "This MoU is instrumental in elevating our customer service experience in the South. Tamil Nadu's robust infrastructure, Trichy's proximity to the port for enhanced trade opportunities, and the existing ecosystem in infrastruct

Bharat Forge to invest Rs 1,000 cr in Tamil Nadu to enhance production

Auto components major Bharat Forge on Tuesday said it has inked an MoU with the Tamil Nadu government to invest Rs 1,000 crore over a period of five years to expand manufacturing footprint in the state. The company has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Guidance, the nodal agency of the state government as part of the Tamil Nadu Global Investors Meet 2024, it said in a regulatory filing. The MoU is non binding and at present does not have a material impact on operations of the company, it added. Bharat Forge shares were trading 1.09 per cent up at Rs 1,271.10 apiece on BSE.

About 80% of buses operational during Tamil Nadu transport unions strike

About 80 percent of buses in Tamil Nadu were being operated on Tuesday amid the strike call given by various transport unions, including those affiliated to the CPI(M) and AIADMK, officials said. The state government buses were operated in several parts including Chennai, Madurai, Coimbatore and Kanyakumari districts, benefiting the commuters, they said. In Chennai, the Metropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC) authorities ensured the buses were operated as usual and that the strike did not impact the public much, a senior official said. "The MTC buses were being operated as scheduled from 6 am and the public are requested not to panic," a senior transport official said. "About 80 percent" of the buses were being run in the state, he said without divulging further details. The trade unions had announced the strike demanding implementation of "6 point charter of demands." It includes initiation of talks for enhanced wages (15th wage revision pact), filling vacant posts, and release o

Global investors meet: Godrej Consumer to invest Rs 500 cr in Tamil Nadu

The company which already has a strong market share in the state aims to set up a multi-category factory

Tata Power, Adani lead Rs 6.64 trn funding plans at TN Investor Meet

Among the investors, Tata Power ranked on the top by signing deals to invest Rs 70,000 crore to come up with 10 gigawatt (GW) solar and wind units in Tamil Nadu over a period of five to seven years

VinFast's India entry: Tamil Nadu plant may start EV production by 2026

The money for the plant will come from the planned optimisation of its capital expenditure in 2024 and 2025, which will help save over $400 million of cash

Adani Group commits Rs 42,700 cr investment in Tamil Nadu across sectors

Diversified conglomerate Adani Group has committed investments to the tune of Rs 42,700 crore in Tamil Nadu across various sectors on the second day of the Global Investors Meet 2024 held here on Monday. At the valedicatory session of the event organised by the ruling DMK government, memorandum of understandings between the Adani Group and the state government were signed in the presence of Chief Minister M K Stalin, Minister for Industries TRB Rajaa, Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone, Managing Director, Karan Adani. The investments by Adani Group is one of the big ticket projects bagged by the state government. The biggest investment of Rs 24,500 crore (of the total Rs 42,700 crore) would be made by Adani Green Energy Ltd in three pump storage projects in the next five to seven years, Adani Group said in a company statement. Besides, Adani ConneX, the hyperscale data centre provider of the Group, would pump in Rs 13,200 crore for setting up a data centre while Ambuja Cements (

Sunsure Energy commits Rs 3,150 cr investment in Tamil Nadu over 3 years

Sunsure Energy has pledged an investment of Rs 3,150 crore in renewable energy projects in Tamil Nadu in the next three years. As part of the memorandum of understanding with the state government, it will set up four renewable energy projects with a combined capacity of 500 Megawatt (MW), the company said in a statement on Monday. "Sunsure Energy signs MoU with Tamil Nadu for Rs 3,150 crore investment in the state's renewable energy capacity over the next 3 years. The agreement is aimed at bolstering Tamil Nadu's renewable energy capacity through four greenfield projects with a combined capacity of 500 MW," it said. The projects will be set up at various locations, including Tuticorin & Tirunelveli, Theni, and Tiruchirappalli, the company said. The projects have the potential to create more than 1,200 jobs in the state. The company intends to develop three solar power plants with capacities of 100 MW each and a wind power plant with capacities of 200 MW strategically positioned ..

Welspun One inks pact with Tamil Nadu govt, proposes Rs 2,000 cr investment

Welspun One on Monday said it has inked an initial pact with the Tamil Nadu government for a proposed Rs 2,000-crore investment in the state over the next five years. This comes on the back of a similar initial pact for Rs 2,500 crore investment proposal signed with the state government in 2021. The second pact signed at the Tamil Nadu Global Investors' Meet 2024, outlines Welspun One's commitment to drive the proposed development of industrial and logistics parks with an estimated investment outlay of Rs 2,000 crore over the next five years, Welspun One said in a statement. This initiative is expected to generate direct employment opportunities for 5,000 people and contribute to the development of ancillary industries, creating indirect employment opportunities for 10,000 people, it added. "Welspun One's ongoing commitment to invest in Tamil Nadu reflects a collaborative spirit and a common resolve to meet all mutually agreed obligations, guided by the facilitation of Guidance, th

Royal Enfield to invest Rs 3,000 cr in Tamil Nadu for product development

Motorcycle manufacturer Royal Enfield, a unit of Eicher Motors Ltd, has earmarked investments of Rs 3,000 crore spread over a period of eight years in Tamil Nadu towards development of new products, the company said on Monday. The investments are expected to generate about 2,000 direct and indirect jobs in the region. As per a Memorandum of Understanding signed with the Tamil Nadu government during the Global Investors Meet here, the investments would be used to set up greenfield and brownfield projects in the region, among other things. This investment will be mainly used for the development of new products, Electric Vehicles (EVs) product development and capacity building and also additionally for any capacity enhancement for ICE (internal combustion engine), whenever required, a release from the company said. Royal Enfield CEO B Govindarajan exchanged documents with Tamil Nadu Industries Department Secretary V Arun Roy during GIM 2024 in the presence of Chief Minister M K ...

Ashok Leyland signs MoU with Tamil Nadu govt to invest Rs 1,200 cr

Hinduja Group flagship Ashok Leyland has earmarked investments of Rs 1,200 crore in Tamil Nadu, for taking up overall business expansion over the next three to five years, the company said on Monday. Ashok Leyland Managing Director and CEO Shenu Agarwal exchanged documents with Industries Department Secretary V Arun Roy during the second day of the Global Investors Meet in the presence of Chief Minister M K Stalin here.' The investment of Rs 1,200 crore is assigned for strategic initiatives to drive innovation, technological advancements and overall business expansion, the heavy commercial vehicle maker said in a release. Ashok Leyland is committed to creating employment opportunities for 500-1000 people, both direct and indirect, based on the work demand, it said. "This commitment also reflects the group's vision for sustainable growth and competitiveness in the automotive sector," it added.

SPIC Group pledges to invest Rs 1,900 crore in Tamil Nadu over next 2 years

SPIC is earmarking Rs 970 crore to revamp the existing urea plant, augment capacity, and establish a 150 MTPD (metric tones per day) green ammonia plant

TN bags investments of over Rs 6 trn, to provide 2.69 mn jobs: CM Stalin

Investments of over Rs 6 lakh crore in Tamil Nadu have been promised by various companies during the Global Investors Meet 2024 organised by the DMK government in the state, Chief Minister M K Stalin said on Monday. Participating in the valedictory session of GIM 2024, the chief minister said companies have committed to investing a total of Rs 6,64,180 in Tamil Nadu and added that it would create as many as 26,90,657 lakh direct and indirect jobs in the state. Delivering his address in the presence of party cabinet colleagues and business leaders, including the chairman of diversified conglomerate Mahindra Group, Anand Mahindra and TAFE Ltd Chief Mallika Srinivasan, Stalin assured the industrialists that all the necessary clearances for the new investments would be issued through single window clearance.

Hyundai Motor announces Rs 6,180 cr investment plans in Tamil Nadu

Aligned with the Hyundai Hydrogen Vision, the goal is to help foster a worldwide Hydrogen Society by making hydrogen readily used for everyone, everything, and everywhere

Hyundai announces Rs 6,180 cr investments at TN Global Investors Meet

Hyundai Motor India Ltd on Monday said it will invest Rs 6,180 crore on various initiatives, including establishing a hydrogen resource centre, in Tamil Nadu. The fresh investment by the automaker is in addition to the Rs 20,000 crore it plans to deploy over a period of ten years (2023- 2032) to augment its efforts in electric vehicle manufacturing, charging infrastructure and skill development. The company inked an MoU with the state government regarding the new investment during the Tamil Nadu Global Investors Meet 2024. "This substantial investment of Rs 6,180 crore is a testament to our enduring commitment to fortifying the state's pursuit to boost the socio-economic development in the state and make the country self-reliant," Hyundai Motor India MD & CEO Unsoo Kim said in a statement. This collaboration with the state government goes beyond mere investment; it is a catalyst for cultivating a robust hydrogen technology ecosystem that mirrors the company's commitment to ...

TN global investors meet: Tata Electronics, JSW, TVS unveil mega plans

Hyundai, Pegatron, First Solar also queue up

VinFast signs deal for Rs 16,000 crore integrated EV facility in Tamil Nadu

The unit in Thoothukudi to have an annual capacity of 150,000 units

Reliance Industries committed to make new investments in TN: Mukesh Ambani

Reliance Industries has committed to make new investments in Tamil Nadu in the renewable energy space, said its Chairman and Managing Director, Mukesh D Ambani on Sunday. Reliance Industries would also inaugurate its state-of-the-art data centre that has been set up in partnership with Canada-based Brookfield Asset Management and US-based Digital Reality. In his virtual address at the inaugural function of the Global Investors Meet 2024 organised by the Tamil Nadu government, Ambani said, Reliance has proudly partnered in Tamil Nadu's growth over the years. Listing the company's investments in the state, he said, We have opened nearly 1,300 retail stores across the state at an investment of over Rs 25,000 crore. Jio has invested over Rs 35,000 crore in Tamil Nadu, bringing the fruits of digital revolution to 35 million subscribers in every town and village in the state." The video message was played in the presence of Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, Chief Minister M K Stalin

MNCs chose TN for its good leadership, bureaucracy: TVS Motor's Srinivasan

Several multinational companies chose Tamil Nadu to set up their base because of the good political leadership the state offers and an excellent bureaucracy, Venu Srinivasan, the Chairman Emeritus of two and three wheeler major TVS Motor Company said on Sunday. Delivering his address at the inaugural Global Investors Meet 2024 organised by the Tamil Nadu government, he said the vision of Chief Minister M K Stalin to make the state a USD 1 trillion economy by 2030 would be definitely achieved.' GIM 2024 is another important landmark in the series of GIMS that we have been having. We are one of the best performing states in the country and I am very proud to say this as a Tamizhan, he said. Today's GIM is third edition of the event by a state government while past Global Investors Meets were conducted by the then AIADMK government in 2015 and 2019, respectively. Our Chief Minister has an ambitious goal to make Tamil Nadu a trillion dollar economy. I am sure with his leadership, and h

World wants to engage with India on FTAs: Union minister Piyush Goyal

Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Sunday said the world today wants to engage with India for free trade agreements (FTA), and to expand trade and diplomatic relations with India. Speaking at the inaugural of the maiden Global Investors Meet of the DMK government, the Commerce and Textiles Minister said India's young population has given demographic dividend which has become the envy of the world. Batting for women joining the formal workforce in the country, he said, when women go to work, it will not only add to the GDP but will also add twice to the country's GDP as the work they are now doing will be replaced by technology. Elaborating, he said, ... as more and more women come into formal workforce, the work what they are now doing, which is unfortunately not reflecting in our GDP will be replaced by technology as India will become the largest market for washing machines, dishwashers.. India will become the largest market for goods and services, he said. Underscoring that women led