Hitachi to Invest Rs 1,000 Crore in Tamil Nadu Expansion, Create 1,000 Jobs

The Tamil Nadu government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Hitachi Group for expansion projects worth Rs 1,000 crore in the technology, innovation, and energy sectors.

The MoU was signed on Tuesday (July 7) at the Secretariat in the presence of Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay. According to the state government, the investment is expected to create around 1,000 employment opportunities over the next three to five years.

Hitachi currently operates a Centre for Technology and Innovation at Porur in Chennai and an energy generation facility in Chengalpattu district. As part of the new agreement, the company will expand its operations at both locations with an investment of Rs 1,000 crore.

The government stated that the investment will further strengthen Tamil Nadu’s position as a preferred destination for high-technology, innovation, and advanced manufacturing sectors while generating skilled employment opportunities.

Industries Minister S Keerthana, Chief Secretary M Sai Kumar, Additional Chief Secretary for Industries S Vijayakumar, and other senior government officials attended the MoU signing event.

Earlier, during the previous DMK government’s tenure, Hitachi Energy Technologies Services Private Limited had signed an MoU with the state government to invest around Rs 2,000 crore for expanding its Global Technology and Innovation Centre at Porur.