Automobile, Auto Components & EV
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Automobile, Auto Components & EV

From being India's automotive heartland to becoming a global epicenter of mobility innovation, Tamil Nadu continues to set the pace for the industry's future. Key highlights include: A legacy built by pioneers like Ashok Leyland and ICF, Evolution into a dynamic ecosystem of advanced manufacturing, R&D, and intelligent mobility solutions, Strategic investments in cutting-edge automotive technologies

Home to global giants like Hyundai, BMW, Ford, Renault, Nissan, Vinfast, Daimler, Yamaha, Tamil Nadu leads India in automobile production, exports, and cutting-edge engineering. The state's advantages include: Leading position in automobile production and exports, Powering the world with innovation, talent, and technology, Comprehensive ecosystem supporting automotive excellence

Why Tamilnadu

Strong lead in making goods

Ranks no.1 in Automobile exports in India (6M in USD)

Mature supplier ecosystem

With more than 1500+ factories for producing Auto components, TN accounts for 35% of India’s Auto component Production

Strategic location for exports

Every manufacturing facility in Tamil Nadu is situated within 3 hours of a port or airport, making it easy to access the global supply-chain with ease

Future-ready technology

The State is a hub for advanced manufacturing and technologies, including EVs, Hydrogen fuel vehicles, Auto electronics, etc., along with testing capabilities.

Innovation and R&D leadership

Beyond manufacturing strength, Tamil Nadu is emerging as a global hub for Automotive Innovation, R&D, and Advanced Engineering.

Key Highlights

Automobile, Auto Components & EV highlight

Manufacturing competency

  • •~36% contribution to the total 2W manufactured in India.
  • •~25% contribution to the total 4W manufactured in India.
  • •1st in Tyre production, accounting to 40% of India’s production.

Hub for new technologies

  • •Nearly 60% of India’s electric two-wheelers roll out of Tamil Nadu, positioning the state as the unrivalled leader in this segment.
  • •Hyundai’s Hydrogen R&D Centre, in partnership with IIT Madras, places Tamil Nadu at the forefront of clean energy research.

Testing facilities

ARAI and GARC provide world-class testing and certification infrastructure, ensuring industry confidence and compliance.

Unmatched Global R&D

  • •The state is the home to Asia’s largest R&D facility of Mahindra & Mahindra.
  • •Fastest growing R&D destination
  • •Global OEMs: Ford | Renault | Mahindra | Daimler | Stellantis | Ashok Leyland | TVS | Royal Enfield
  • •Tier-1 Suppliers: Visteon | Valeo | Bosch | ZF | Aptiv | MRF | Harman | Saint-Gobain | Apollo | Forvia

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