Tamil Nadu Secures Rs 58,000 Crore Investment Boost with Major Players like JSW, Tata Electronics, and Hyundai

Tamil Nadu has successfully managed to draw a staggering investment of around Rs 58,000 crore, marking an impressive start to its flagship Global Investors Meet. Leading industry giants such as the JSW Group, Tata Electronics, Hyundai, and Pegatron have announced significant funding across a variety of sectors within the state, marking a milestone in Tamil Nadu's industrial growth.

Huge Inflows from Diverse Sectors

The investment announcements come as a series of memorandum of understanding (MoUs) agreements with several global and local corporations. VinFast from Vietnam is bringing Rs 16,000 crore to the table, while the JSW Group has promised Rs 12,000 crore. Tata Electronics is contributing over Rs 12,082 crore, and Hyundai is investing Rs 7,360 crore. Other participants include TVS Group, iPhone-maker Pegatron, First Solar, and more—each committing substantial investments to bolster Tamil Nadu's economy.

Hyundai's Hydrogen Vision

Hyundai has shared its plans for a hydrogen investment in line with its global Hydrogen Vision, aimed at making hydrogen a universal energy source. The establishment of a Hydrogen Resource Centre in association with IIT-Madras is planned, which will not only boost the local economy but also promote employment and skill development.

Chief Minister M K Stalin laid emphasis on Tamil Nadu's commitment to extending all support to domestic and international investors. The anticipated projects are set to generate massive employment opportunities, such as Tata Electronics promising jobs for 40,500 people, and other ventures by Pegatron, JSW, and VinFast likely providing thousands of jobs in their respective fields.

Supporting Research and Development

With investments lined up in R&D as well, the electronics and technology sectors are poised to thrive. Qualcomm, for instance, will focus on wireless connectivity solutions and 5G technology at its new center.

The sprawling summit has attracted over 40,000 registrants, including 450 international delegates from 50 countries, reflecting a global interest in Tamil Nadu's burgeoning industry. The TNGIM 2024 features multisector pavilions and showcases the state's ambitions through the 'Tamil Nadu Vision $ 1 trillion' report and the Semiconductor and Advanced Electronics Policy, 2024.

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