Electronics Corporation of Tamil Nadu Ltd.

Opportunity for IT & Technology Companies – Premium Office Space in Tiruchirappalli

Looking for ready-built IT office space in Tamil Nadu? The Electronics Corporation of Tamil Nadu Limited (ELCOT) IT Park in Tiruchirappalli offers a modern workspace designed to support growing technology companies.

- Location: IT Park, Tiruchirappalli
- Ready Built IT Office Space (SEZ)
- Lease Rate: ₹20 per sq. ft.

Key Highlights
- Modern state-of-the-art building
- Ample parking facilities
- 24×7 security and amenities
- Ideal for IT / ITES companies

With world-class infrastructure and a strategic location, ELCOT IT Park Trichy provides an excellent ecosystem for businesses looking to expand operations in Tamil Nadu.

For enquiries: +91 8925813505
Let’s build the next wave of innovation from Tiruchirappalli.

Tamil Nadu e-Governance Agency Information Technology Department, Government of Tamil Nadu Guidance Tamil Nadu Startup TN ICT Academy DIPR TN Palanivel Thiaga Rajan

Hon’ble Chief Minister Thiru M. K. Stalin launched the Tamil Nadu AVGC-XR Policy 2026 on 13.3.2026, in the presence of Hon’ble Minister for Information Technology & Digital Services Dr. Palanivel Thiaga Rajan along with Thiru N Muruganandam, IAS, Chief Secretary to Government of Tamil Nadu, Thiru Brajendra Navnit, IAS, Secretary, Information Technology & Digital Services Department, Dr. K P Karthikeyan , IAS, Managing Director, ELCOT and Thiru deepana visveswari IAS, Executive Director, ELCOT.

This marks a major step towards positioning Tamil Nadu as a leading hub for Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics, and Extended Reality, while strengthening the State’s creative economy, digital capability, talent ecosystem, and innovation pipeline.

The policy provides a strong framework to support skill development, startup growth, studio expansion, industry partnerships, and original IP creation, with the potential to create meaningful opportunities across sectors and regions.

A timely and strategic initiative for the future of creative technology in Tamil Nadu.

Download the policy here:

https://elcot.tn.gov.in/sites/default/file/Tamil%20Nadu%20AVGC%20XR%20Policy2026-1-1.pdf

Tamil Nadu e-Governance Agency Information Technology Department, Government of Tamil Nadu Guidance Tamil Nadu Startup TN DIPR TN ICT Academy

A significant step towards strengthening Tamil Nadu’s creative technology ecosystem, Hon’ble Chief Minister Thiru M. K. Stalin today launched the Tamil Nadu AVGC-XR Policy 2026, in the presence of Hon’ble Minister for Information Technology & Digital Services Thiru Dr. Palanivel Thiaga Rajan. The event was also graced by the presence of Thiru Brajendra Navnit, IAS, Secretary, Information Technology & Digital Services Department and Dr. K P Karthikeyan, IAS, Managing Director, ELCOT.

The policy is a comprehensive framework designed to establish Tamil Nadu as the premier global destination for Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics, and Extended Reality (AVGC-XR). It outlines a strong roadmap to support industry growth, talent development and innovation, further strengthening Tamil Nadu’s position as a leading creative technology hub.

Strategic Pillars of the Policy:

🔹 Economic Growth & Employment: Targeting the creation of 2 lakh high-value jobs and capturing 20% of India’s AVGC-XR market share by 2030.
🔹 Infrastructure Excellence: Establishing the ELCOT Viyan Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Chennai, supported by a "Hub and Spoke" model across regional cities to ensure equitable growth.
🔹 Intellectual Property (IP) Leadership: Incentivizing original content creation to position Tamil Nadu as the IP Capital of India.
🔹 Institutional Support: A dedicated AVGC-XR Facilitation Cell to provide single-window clearances, simplifying the ease of doing business for global and domestic investors.
🔹 Human Capital Development: Integration of AVGC-XR modules in 400+ colleges and the creation of specialized Digital Arts Centers to bridge the talent-industry gap.

Through collaboration between industry, academia and government, the policy aims to position Tamil Nadu as a global center for creative content, intellectual property and digital storytelling.

Download the policy here:

https://elcot.tn.gov.in/sites/default/file/Tamil%20Nadu%20AVGC%20XR%20Policy2026-1-1.pdf

Tamil Nadu e-Governance Agency Information Technology Department, Government of Tamil Nadu Guidance Tamil Nadu Startup TN

Building India’s data centre ecosystem is no longer a question of demand — it is now a question of how quickly we can bring together the right stakeholders, capabilities, and ex*****on frameworks to seize the opportunity.

At the Conference on Building India’s Data Centre Electronics, organised by CII Southern Region Confederation of Indian Industry in Chennai, Mr. Brajendra Navnit, IAS, Principal Secretary to Government, Department of Information Technology Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, delivered the special address and underscored the importance of building a strong, collaborative ecosystem to support the next wave of digital infrastructure growth. His message was clear: the opportunity is real, demand is strong, and the need of the hour is coordinated action across the value chain.

In this context, Electronics Corporation of Tamil Nadu Limited (ELCOT) stands as the right partner in enabling Tamil Nadu’s vision — by supporting ecosystem development, facilitating industry engagement, and helping create the institutional and implementation pathways required to strengthen the state’s role in data centre electronics, IT hardware, and digital infrastructure growth.

Under Panel Discussion II – Electronics Manufacturing Opportunity – Building the IT Hardware Ecosystem, Mageswar R, Vice President – Promotion & Facilitation, ELCOT, represented the organisation and joined key industry voices in discussing the opportunities, gaps, and interventions required to strengthen India’s electronics manufacturing base in line with the rising needs of data centres and digital infrastructure, while sharing ELCOT’s perspective on ecosystem enablement and Tamil Nadu’s role in advancing the IT hardware sector.

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Under the leadership of Hon’ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Thiru M. K. Stalin, guidance of the Steering Committee headed by Hon’ble DCM Thiru Udhayanidhi Stalin and the guidance of Hon’ble Minister Palanivel Thiaga Rajan, Electronics Corporation of Tamil Nadu Limited (ELCOT) celebrates successful delivery of 9,63,951 laptops to college students within 40 working days of the scheme’s launch — setting a global benchmark in digital empowerment.



Tamil Nadu e-Governance Agency Information Technology Department, Government of Tamil Nadu Guidance Tamil Nadu Startup TN ICT Academy DIPR TN Palanivel Thiaga Rajan

Tamil Nadu Strengthening India’s Digital Economy

With strong SEZ performance and expanding IT infrastructure, Chennai continues to emerge as a leading hub for global service exports.

Tamil Nadu’s focus on innovation, infrastructure, and talent development is powering growth, enabling businesses, and strengthening India’s digital economy.

Driving growth. Enabling innovation. Powering exports.

Startup TN Tamil Nadu e-Governance Agency Guidance Tamil Nadu DIPR TN Palanivel Thiaga Rajan Information Technology Department, Government of Tamil Nadu,

Under the visionary leadership of Thiru M. K. Stalin, Honourable Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, another important chapter was added to the State’s technology growth story with the successful exchange of a Memorandum of Understanding between Electronics Corporation of Tamil Nadu Limited (ELCOT) and HCLTech.

This strategic collaboration marks a strong step forward in expanding global technology operations within Tamil Nadu, while unlocking new investment opportunities and creating meaningful employment for the State’s skilled workforce. The MoU exchange was graced by Thiru Palanivel Thiaga Rajan, Honourable Minister for Information Technology Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, and was attended by other Honourable Ministers of the Government of Tamil Nadu, along with senior government officials and industry representatives.

Key Highlights:
* ₹150 crores proposed investment
* Employment opportunities for 1,000 persons
* Expansion of HCLTech operations at Electronics Corporation of Tamil Nadu Limited (ELCOT)

Distinguished Leadership Present:
- Thiru Palanivel Thiaga Rajan – Honourable Minister for Information Technology Department, Government of Tamil Nadu
- Thiru Brajendra Navnit, IAS – Principal Secretary, IT & Digital Services Department
- Dr. K P Karthikeyan, IAS – Managing Director, Electronics Corporation of Tamil Nadu Limited (ELCOT)
- Thiru K. J. Praveenkumar, I.A.S. – District Collector, Collectorate Madurai
- Tiru Thirumurugan Subbaraj – Associate Vice President, HCL Technologies Limited

- 22 February 2026
- Madurai, Tamil Nadu

Together, this partnership reinforces Tamil Nadu’s position as a preferred destination for technology investments — driving innovation, enabling opportunity, and shaping a future-ready digital ecosystem.

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Tamil Nadu’s AI Pavilion at the India AI Impact Summit 2026!

The Information Technology and Digital Services Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, led the State’s participation at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, with Electronics Corporation of Tamil Nadu Limited (ELCOT) piloting ex*****on and coordinating collaborative efforts with Guidance Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu e-Governance Agency, Tamil Nadu Technology Hub (iTNT) , Tamil Virtual Academy TN, ICT Academy and StartupTN.

The Pavilion also created opportunities for numerous key meetings and ecosystem interactions, enabling market access conversations for startups with industry stakeholders, institutions, and prospective partners. In parallel, major strategic dialogues and AI-focused panel discussions were facilitated during the summit, strengthening Tamil Nadu’s visibility in the national AI discourse. As part of this coordinated effort, 20 startups from Tamil Nadu were enabled to participate and showcase their AI-led innovations on a national platform.

Guidance Tamil Nadu led strategic investment dialogues for the State with key industry players, including Eros, Sarvam AI, NVIDIA, and others, to further strengthen Tamil Nadu’s AI investment pipeline.

The Tamil Nadu AI Pavilion provided structured visibility for innovators while enabling meaningful engagement with policymakers, industry leaders, and investors. ELCOT also co-executed a thematic session with Guidance Tamil Nadu, highlighting infrastructure readiness, industry integration, and investment pathways that support Tamil Nadu’s deployment-oriented AI strategy.

The Pavilion witnessed visits and active engagement from key leadership, including Thiru S Krishnan, IAS, Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India; Thiru Brajendra Navnit, IAS, Principal Secretary, Information Technology and Digital Services Department, Government of Tamil Nadu; and Thiru K P Karthikeyan, IAS, Managing Director, ELCOT, along with other senior officials, who interacted with participating startups and ecosystem partners at the Pavilion.

A key highlight at the Pavilion was the demonstration of TNeGA’s AI-enabled WhatsApp-based governance services, showcasing Tamil Nadu’s citizen-centric digital public infrastructure and its scalable approach to AI adoption in governance.

The Tamil Nadu AI Pavilion reflects the State’s continued commitment to enabling innovation, accelerating adoption, and shaping the future of AI-led growth.

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Electronics Corporation of Tamil Nadu Limited (ELCOT) Driving Tamil Nadu’s IT Export Growth

ELCOT continues to play a vital role in strengthening Tamil Nadu’s service export ecosystem, contributing USD 1.99 Billion in service exports and securing the 7th rank nationally.

This milestone reflects the state’s commitment to enabling innovation, supporting enterprises, and building a globally competitive technology ecosystem.

Startup TN Tamil Nadu e-Governance Agency Guidance Tamil Nadu DIPR TN Palanivel Thiaga Rajan Information Technology Department, Government of Tamil Nadu

5 Chennai SEZs Among India’s Top 20

Chennai’s strong IT and services ecosystem continues to attract global investments, with five SEZs from the city featured among India’s Top 20 SEZs.

This recognition highlights Chennai’s growing role as a preferred destination for technology, innovation, and global service delivery, reinforcing Tamil Nadu’s leadership in India’s export landscape.

Startup TN Tamil Nadu e-Governance Agency Guidance Tamil Nadu DIPR TN Palanivel Thiaga Rajan Information Technology Department, Government of Tamil Nadu

Innovation in action at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 New Delhi.

The Tamil Nadu AI Pavilion saw strong footfall and steady engagement throughout the summit — with visitors, industry leaders, and global delegates spending time to explore what Tamil Nadu’s startups are building.

From live demos to sharp, outcome-focused conversations, startups showcased real-world AI solutions and opened up meaningful collaboration opportunities — making the pavilion a genuine meeting point for innovation, partnerships, and scale.

What the response made clear: Tamil Nadu’s AI ecosystem is maturing fast — backed by talent, enabling infrastructure, and a growing pipeline of future-ready enterprises.

Startup TN Tamil Nadu e-Governance Agency Guidance Tamil Nadu DIPR TN Palanivel Thiaga Rajan Information Technology Department, Government of Tamil Nadu

At the India AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, the Information Technology Department, Government of Tamil Nadu hosted a high-energy Fireside Chat that put the spotlight on one core question:

How do we move AI from vision to real, deployable outcomes—at scale?
With the theme “Tamil Nadu: India’s Deployment-Ready AI Ecosystem,” the conversation unpacked what it takes to build an ecosystem where AI doesn’t stay in decks and demos—but ships into public systems and enterprise workflows. From enabling innovation and strengthening AI infrastructure, to creating the right foundations for startups and industry to build, deploy, and scale with confidence, Tamil Nadu’s approach was clear: ex*****on over hype.

Speakers:
- Dr. K P Karthikeyan I.A.S., Managing Director, ELCOT (Moderator)
- Thiru Brajendra Navnit, I.A.S., Principal Secretary, IT & DS Department
- Dr Alby John Varghese, I.A.S., CEO, TNeGA
- Thiru Pratyush Kumar, Co-founder, Sarvam AI

What stood out throughout the session was the strong alignment between government + ecosystem partners—and the shared commitment to build AI that is responsible, scalable, and rooted in real citizen and industry needs.

Tamil Nadu is steadily shaping itself as a place where AI solutions can be piloted fast, deployed responsibly, and scaled statewide—creating impact for both economic growth and public good.

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