Ford Revs Up with Rs 3,250 Crore Investment in Tamil Nadu

Ford Motor Company announced a significant investment of Rs 3,250 crore in Tamil Nadu, signaling a robust return to India after halting production in 2021. The US automaker plans to produce next-generation engines at its Maraimalai Nagar facility near Chennai, reinforcing Tamil Nadu's status in global manufacturing.

Chief Minister M K Stalin heralded Ford's decision as affirmation of the state's industrial prowess, highlighting its crucial role in the world's supply chain. The investment is expected to create 600 direct jobs and bolster the state's existing automobile ancillary ecosystem.

The Maraimalai Nagar plant will have a planned capacity to produce 235,000 engines annually, with production set to begin in 2029. The planned engines will incorporate all-new technology, and detailed specifications will be revealed closer to the start of production.