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Tamil Nadu Inaugurates Tata JLR Plant, Marks 2nd Major Car Factory in 6 Months

Tamil Nadu's Industries Minister T R B Rajaa highlighted the inauguration of a new Tata Jaguar Land Rover luxury car manufacturing facility in Ranipet. The Rs 9,000 crore greenfield project will produce both internal combustion engine and electric vehicles. This marks the second major car manufacturing plant to open in the state within a span of just six months. The minister credited the rapid execution to the state government's governance model, reinforcing Tamil Nadu's status as a leading automobile hub.

Key Points: Tata JLR Plant Inaugurated in Tamil Nadu, 2nd Major Factory in 6 Months

  • Rs 9,000 crore Tata JLR plant inaugurated
  • Second major car factory in Tamil Nadu in 6 months
  • Plant to manufacture ICE and electric vehicles
  • Boosts state's position as auto hub
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Two major car manufacturing units opened in 6 months in state, says TN Minister Rajaa as Tata JLR plant to be inaugurated

Tamil Nadu inaugurates a Rs 9,000 crore Tata Jaguar Land Rover plant in Ranipet, marking the state's second major car manufacturing unit opened within six months.

"Two Massive Car Manufacturing factories opened back to back within a span of six months! - T R B Rajaa"

Chennai, February 9

Tamil Nadu Minister for Industries T R B Rajaa on Monday said that the state has witnessed the opening of two massive car manufacturing factories back to back within a span of just six months, highlighting the pace of industrial growth under the state government.

The Minister made the remarks as Tata Motors is officially inaugurating on Monday its Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) luxury car manufacturing facility in Ranipet district of Tamil Nadu.

The new plant is located at Panapakkam and marks a significant expansion of JLR's manufacturing footprint in India.

In a social media post, Rajaa described the day as a proud moment for the state and credited the speed of execution to the governance model of the Tamil Nadu government.

He wrote, "BEAUTIFUL DAY for TamilNadu Today, we will innaugurate the TATA Jaguar Land Rover Luxury ICE & EV factory in Ranipet Two Massive Car Manufacturing factories opened back to back within a span of six months !!!In under Two Years TN has seen Tata JLR and Vinfast go from MoU to #JobsForTN.That's the speed of Honourable #CMMKStalin's #DravidianModel governance.Truly Proud"

According to the information shared, the Tata Jaguar Land Rover manufacturing facility has been developed as a greenfield project with an investment of Rs 9,000 crore (USD 994 million). The plant will manufacture both internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles as well as electric vehicles (EVs), highlighting Tamil Nadu's growing role in the future mobility ecosystem.

The inauguration of the JLR plant comes within months of another large car manufacturing facility being established in the state, reinforcing Tamil Nadu's position as one of India's leading automobile and auto-component hubs.

The Minister highlighted that within less than two years, major global automotive players have moved from signing memorandums of understanding to actual production and job creation in the state.

The Ranipet facility is expected to significantly enhance Jaguar Land Rover's domestic manufacturing capabilities and strengthen its supply chain in India.

The development is seen as a boost for employment generation, industrial growth and the local economy in the Ranipet region.

- ANI

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Sarah B
As someone who follows the auto industry, this is a strategic masterstroke by Tata. Manufacturing JLR here will improve cost competitiveness and could make India an export hub for these luxury brands. The focus on both ICE and EV from the same plant shows forward-thinking.
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Priyanka N
While the investment is welcome, I hope the government and the company ensure that the local communities in Ranipet truly benefit. Sometimes these big projects don't trickle down. Need proper skill development programs so that locals get the jobs, not just migrant workers.
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Rohit P
TN is really racing ahead in the auto sector! First VinFast, now JLR. Other states need to learn from their industrial policy and ease of doing business. This is how you create a virtuous cycle of investment and employment. Kudos to all involved.
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Anjali F
Proud moment indeed! 🇮🇳 Making luxury cars in India for the world. But I also hope the focus on EVs means we will see more affordable electric car options for the Indian middle class soon. That's the real game-changer for sustainability and reducing pollution.
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Michael C
The scale is impressive - 9000 crores! This will have a massive multiplier effect on the local economy, from housing to restaurants to services. Tamil Nadu's infrastructure and skilled workforce are clearly paying off. A strong model for other manufacturing sectors to follow.

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