Guidance Tamil Nadu

Guidance Tamil Nadu participated in the Federation of European Business in India () roundtable to explore avenues of joint support for European businesses looking to expand in the State.

The discussions covered the evolving India–EU FTA landscape, state-level policy support, and assistance with import–export regulations, compliance, and market entry processes.

The conversation also focused on how FEBI and Guidance can work together to strengthen support systems for European companies and further deepen EU–Tamil Nadu business engagement

What does Tamil Nadu have to offer Danish companies?

Gaurav Daga and Aashrai Arun from Guidance Tamil Nadu will be speaking at an event organised by Indian Danish Chamber of Commerce (IDCC), Danish Industry, Next Step India, and Guidance Tamil Nadu, highlighting how Guidance supports investors and how Danish companies can take advantage of the opportunities the State offers.

The session will also touch upon Tamil Nadu’s growing focus on the healthcare sector, alongside its strong manufacturing and technology ecosystem.

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What does Tamil Nadu has to offer Danish companies? | Indian Danish Chamber of Commerce (IDCC) The Indian state of Tamil Nadu has emerged as one of the preferred destinations for many international companies. In this session we will dig into the business opportunities for Danish businesses in Tamil Nadu. The session is co-hosted by Guidance Tamil Nadu that has been created to offer continuous...

Strengthening the creative technology ecosystem in Tamil Nadu.

The AVGC-XR Policy 2026 will accelerate growth across animation, VFX, gaming, comics and extended reality, fostering innovation, nurturing talent and creating high-value jobs, further reinforcing Tamil Nadu’s position as a leading creative technology hub.

At IRCE 2026, Dr. Darez Ahamed, IAS, MD & CEO, Guidance Tamil Nadu, highlighted the State’s strong and evolving railway manufacturing ecosystem.

Beyond the Integral Coach Factory, one of the largest rolling stock and coach manufacturing facilities in the world, Tamil Nadu is home to a growing network of companies supplying components, subsystems, electronics, precision parts and engineering solutions to the railway sector.

The State’s established strengths in automobile manufacturing, heavy engineering, advanced electronics and precision manufacturing further strengthen this ecosystem, creating strong industrial linkages that support the rail value chain.

Supported by multiple industrial clusters, from Chennai’s rolling stock hub to engineering and manufacturing centres across the State, Tamil Nadu has built a distributed ecosystem that enables collaboration, innovation and scale, supporting both India’s railway expansion and emerging global opportunities in rail manufacturing.

A quick textile trivia from Tamil Nadu.

Did you know the State accounts for around 41% of India’s textile exports? Alongside its strong cotton base, Tamil Nadu is also seeing growing momentum in MMF and athleisure manufacturing.

A good example is TechnoSport, one of India’s leading performance wear brands, which blends Tamil Nadu’s textile expertise with advanced MMF-based sportswear manufacturing.

“At Technosport, we combine Tamil Nadu’s textile legacy with innovative MMF technology for unmatched performance and comfort,” Sunil JhunJhunWala, Co-Founder & Managing Director, Technosport

FUSO has inaugurated its FUSO Tech Centre India (FTCI) in Kanchipuram, further strengthening the global engineering capabilities of Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation.

The new centre houses advanced facilities including a design studio, Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing systems, and diagnostic laboratories, supporting next-generation product development and engineering innovation.

With its strong manufacturing ecosystem, deep engineering talent, and presence of leading global OEMs, Tamil Nadu continues to reinforce its position as a key hub for automotive engineering and advanced mobility innovation.

Hon’ble Chief Minister Thiru MK Stalin laid the foundation stone for Ashok Leyland's Greenfield Battery Pack Manufacturing Facility in Kanchipuram District. This project marks the Phase 1 of investment with an committed investment investment of INR 500 crore and is expected to create 200 jobs.

The foundation stone was laid within six months of signing the MoU during the Hon’ble Chief Minister’s official visit to the United Kingdom in September 2025, reflecting Tamil Nadu’s swift conversion of investment commitments into on-ground projects.

This investment further strengthens Tamil Nadu’s growing leadership in electric vehicles, electronics manufacturing, and advanced automotive technologies.

TruBridge Launches Its First GCC in India - Chennai

TruBridge has inaugurated its first Global Capability Centre (GCC) in Chennai, India, marking a significant milestone in its global growth journey. The new centre will support the company in scaling operational excellence, accelerating healthcare technology innovation, and strengthening financial outcomes for healthcare providers.

The centre will also focus on automation, training excellence, and technology-enabled optimisation to meet the evolving needs of hospitals and healthcare systems. This initiative further strengthens Chennai’s rapidly growing healthcare technology ecosystem and reinforces the city’s role as a key hub for global healthcare innovation.

Hirose Electric Co., Ltd., a leading Japanese manufacturer of precision connectors and electronic components, exchanged an MoU with the Government of Tamil Nadu to manufacture connectors and electronic components in the presence of Hon’ble Chief Minister Thiru MK Stalin and Hon’ble Minister for Industries Dr. TRB Rajaa.

Connectors form a critical backbone of modern electronics and automotive systems, enabling reliable power and data transmission across devices, control units, and electronic modules. From smartphones and consumer electronics to electric vehicles, advanced driver-assistance systems, and industrial equipment, connectors play an essential role in ensuring seamless integration of complex electronic architectures across the value chain.

With an estimated investment of INR 100 crore and the potential to create 100 jobs, this Phase 1 project will mark Hirose’s first manufacturing facility in India. Globally, the company operates eight factories across Japan, China, Korea, Indonesia, and Malaysia.

This investment will further strengthen Tamil Nadu’s growing electronics and advanced manufacturing ecosystem, while supporting the localisation of critical components for global OEMs and electronics manufacturing services companies operating in the state.