Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has announced that the state has secured investment deals worth Rs 850 crores with three major US-based firms: Lincoln Electric, Vishay Precision, and Visteon. This achievement is a significant step towards realizing Tamil Nadu's economic ambitions and enhancing industrial growth.

In a statement on the social media platform 'X',Stalin shared his enthusiasm about these developments. “In a land full of opportunities, each new day brings renewed hope. We've secured Rs 850 crores in MoUs with Lincoln Electric, Vishay Precision, and Visteon, bringing us closer to our goals. Through continuous effort and dedication, we are transforming our aspirations into reality”, he said.

This announcement follows Tamil Nadu's recent success in securing a Rs 2000 crore MoU with Trilliant to set up a manufacturing facility and a Development and Global Support Centre in the state. Stalin remarked, “Great news from Chicago! We’ve secured a Rs 2000 crore MoU with Trilliant to establish a manufacturing unit and their Development & Global Support Centre in Tamil Nadu. We appreciate Trilliant for this important partnership”.

Additionally, Stalin has held fruitful discussions with Nike about expanding its footwear production in Chennai and has engaged with healthcare company Optum to develop a talent pipeline in the sector within the state.

Earlier, on Wednesday, Stalin signed an MoU with Eaton, a global power management company, for a Rs 200 crore expansion of its R&D and engineering center in Chennai, which will create 500 new jobs. The Tamil Nadu government has also reached an agreement with Assurant, a risk management solutions provider, to establish its first Global Capability Centre in the state.

During his current visit to the United States, Stalin has been working to attract investment and support for Tamil Nadu’s growth. On August 31, 2024, he finalized a deal with Ohmium to set up a new factory in Chengalpattu district for producing electrolysers and green hydrogen, with an investment of Rs 400 crores, creating 500 more jobs. Stalin described this deal as a pivotal move in advancing Tamil Nadu’s green energy sector and promoting sustainability.

Earlier in the visit, on August 30, 2024, Stalin met with high-level representatives from Apple, Google, and Microsoft to discuss potential investments in Tamil Nadu. Notably, an MoU was signed with Google to establish AI labs in the state.

On August 29, 2024, during an investors' conference in San Francisco, Tamil Nadu secured MoUs with six leading global companies Nokia, PayPal, Yield Engineering Services, Microchip, Infinx Healthcare, and Applied Materials for a total investment of Rs 900 crores, expected to generate 4,100 job opportunities.

These agreements reflect Tamil Nadu's proactive strategy to attract global investment, create employment, and strengthen its role in India's economic advancement.