Reaffirming confidence within the ‘Dravidian mannequin of governance’ in attracting investments, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.Ok. Stalin on Monday (February 9, 2026) mentioned the State took satisfaction in its enlargement of world-class automotive manufacturing.

After inaugurating a ₹9,000-crore Tata Motors-Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) passenger automotive manufacturing plant at Panapakkam village in Ranipet on Monday (February 9, 2026), Mr. Stalin mentioned that Tata Group has lengthy performed a pivotal position in nation-building and that it shares a deep, historic partnership with Tamil Nadu. The graduation of operations on the new automotive manufacturing facility has heralded the State’s enlargement of world-class automotive manufacturing, he mentioned. Mr. Stalin additionally rolled out the primary Vary Rover Evoque on the inauguration.

In a particular handle, N. Chandrasekaran, chairman, Tata Sons & Tata Motors Passenger Automobiles Ltd., mentioned that the inauguration of the brand new facility marks a big milestone within the firm’s journey to speed up India’s management in sustainable and future-ready manufacturing. “We deepen our long-standing partnership with Tamil Nadu, a State that continues to drive industrial excellence, innovation, and inclusive progress,” he mentioned.

The brand new facility brings collectively superior manufacturing applied sciences and a talented workforce to ship world-class automobiles. With operations now below means, car manufacturing will scale up in a phased method, progressively reaching the ability’s full designed annual capability of 250,000 automobiles over the subsequent 5 to seven years, serving necessities for each Indian and worldwide markets.

The brand new plant has the potential to create over 5,000 direct and oblique employment alternatives whereas fostering ability enhancement and supporting the expansion of a robust ancillary ecosystem.

Earlier, Mr. Stalin visited the sprawling 470-acres plant together with Mr. Chandrasekaran. Industries Minister T.R.B. Rajaa, Municipal Administration Minister Ok.N. Nehru, Handlooms and Textiles Minister R. Gandhi, and Chief Secretary N. Muruganandam accompanied them.