Business EconomyPosted at: Oct 31 2025 3:01PM


Ford to invest Rs 3,250 cr in Chennai Plant for next-gen engine production

Chennai, Oct 31 (UNI) Providing a major boost to Tamil Nadu’s automotive sector, American auto major Ford Motor Company will invest Rs3,250 crore in its Chennai facility to manufacture next-generation engines beginning in 2029. The announcement follows the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the company and the Government of Tamil Nadu in the presence of Chief Minister MK Stalin at the State Secretariat today.
According to Industries Minister TRB Rajaa, the investment will create over 600 new direct jobs as Ford restarts operations at its Chennai plant with the production of advanced technology engines designed for the future of mobility.
“This is not just the start of manufacturing at the existing Ford facility; it is the State taking yet another step towards the future of the automotive industry with the production of next-generation engines. We remain committed to supporting Ford’s operations here,” Rajaa said.
Ford had earlier signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with the Tamil Nadu government in September 2024 to explore the restart of its manufacturing operations at the plant near Chennai.
“We are pleased to advance our plans and confirm the Chennai plant’s vital role in Ford’s manufacturing network,” said Jeff Marentic, President, International Markets Group, Ford Motor Company.
The upcoming engine lineup will feature all-new technology, with specific details on engine types and export markets to be revealed closer to the start of production.
“This is not just the start of manufacturing at the existing Ford facility, it is the State taking yet another step towards the future of the automotive industry with the production of next-gen engines. We remain committed to supporting Ford's operations here,” Rajaa said.
Following site preparation and the commencement of investment activities later this year, the Chennai plant will have a planned capacity of 235,000 engines per annum, with production expected to begin in 2029.
With an initial expected investment of Rs.3,250 crore, the project is expected to create more than 600 jobs, plus indirect jobs across the industry.

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