Hinduja Group Commits INR 7,500 Crore to Tamil Nadu EV Ecosystem

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has announced that the UK-based Hinduja Group has signed a memorandum of understanding to invest INR 7,500 crore in the state’s electric-vehicle ecosystem. 

The project will cover battery and cell manufacturing, battery-energy-storage systems (BESS), and charging infrastructure, creating over 1,000 jobs.

The agreement was finalised during Stalin’s UK visit as part of the 'TN Rising' investment drive. With this, the UK and Germany leg of the tour has secured total commitments of INR 15,516 crore, projected to generate 17,613 jobs.

Officials said the Hinduja deal is designed to strengthen Tamil Nadu’s EV supply chain, while analysts note it could reduce dependence on imported components. However, they stressed that timely execution, land clearances and supplier commitments will be critical for delivery.

Stalin called the investments 'opportunities, futures and dreams,' positioning them as proof of confidence in Tamil Nadu’s industrial strengths and its Dravidian model of growth.