Foxconn to invest Rs 15,000 crore in Tamil Nadu, generate 14,000 jobs: Minister

The state's investment promotion agency will set up a separate Foxconn desk, the minister said

Tamil Nadu government on October 13 announced that iPhone maker Foxconn has committed an investment of Rs 15,000 crore and the creation of 14,000 jobs in the state.

State industries minister TRB Rajaa said this was the largest ever commitment for Tamil Nadu so far.

“Largest ever #engineering #JobsForTN commitment for Tamil Nadu ! #Foxconn commits Rs 15,000 crore in investments and 14,000 high value jobs! Engineers get ready!,” Rajaa said in a post on X.

Moreover, the state's investment promotion agency Guidance Tamil Nadu will set up a separate desk for the Taiwanese company for quick regulatory approvals, the minister said.

LARGEST EVER #engineering #JobsForTN commitment for Tamil Nadu ! #Foxconn commits Rs. 15,000 CRORE in investments and 14,000 JOBS high value jobs ! Engineers get ready !

Tamil Nadu’s investment promotion agency @Guidance_TN will be the "first in India" to have a dedicated… pic.twitter.com/hCK79Mc3Kk

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— Dr. T R B Rajaa (@TRBRajaa) October 13, 2025

"Yet another major boost for Tamil Nadu’s electronics and advanced manufacturing sector as Honourable @CMOTamilNadu Thiru. @MKStalin avargal met with Foxconn’s India Representative Mr. Robert Wu to reaffirm their deep trust in Tamil Nadu with substantial investment commitments," he said.

The iPhone maker will its next phase of value-added manufacturing, R&D integration and AI-led advanced tech operations to Tamil Nadu, Rajaa said.

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