Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay on Monday (September 14) signed at least four investment agreements in the United Kingdom worth around Rs 12,300 crore. The investments are likely to generate nearly 9,000 jobs. The state government will have the biggest agreement with Samvardhana Motherson International Limited for an investment of Rs 11,000 crore, having the potential to create nearly 7,000 jobs across design, engineering, manufacturing, assembly and logistics facilities.&nbsp;To develop a Global Capability Centre in Chennai, CM Vijay has also signed a Rs 1,000-crore deal with a British company, through Ernst &amp; Young. The proposed centre is likely to generate around 2,000 high-value jobs to come up along the upcoming GCC corridor. Another significant deal was signed with Sweden-based Sigma Technology Group in order to expand its Global Capability Centres in Chennai and Tiruchirappalli, which is expected to create around 600 high-value jobs.&nbsp;A fourth agreement, signed with Wilson Power Solutions, involves an investment of Rs 300 crore and carries the potential to create around 400 jobs in Tiruvallur district. These deals come in line with the investment roadmap the Tamil Nadu government had set out ahead of Vijay's departure for the UK.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/now-trump-is-copying-us-shivakumar-links-us-5-000-plan-to-congress-guarantees-1789410350683">'Now Trump is copying us': Shivakumar links US $5,000 plan to Congress guarantees</a> The government had earlier stated that European companies had proposed investments worth Rs 8,491 crore in Tamil Nadu, with the potential to generate 5,690 jobs, adding that the UK trip would aim both to attract new investments and reinforce existing ones in the state. Key focus areas identified included advanced manufacturing, automobiles, electric vehicles, electronics and Global Capability Centres. The visit also followed the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), which came into effect on July 15. According to the Tamil Nadu government, the agreement has created fresh opportunities in sectors such as textiles, leather, footwear, auto components, engineering and electronics. &nbsp;

The government had earlier stated that European companies had proposed investments worth Rs 8,491 crore in Tamil Nadu, with the potential to generate 5,690 jobs, adding that the UK trip would aim both to attract new investments and reinforce existing ones in the state.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay on Monday (September 14) signed at least four investment agreements in the United Kingdom worth around Rs 12,300 crore. The investments are likely to generate nearly 9,000 jobs. The state government will have the biggest agreement with Samvardhana Motherson International Limited for an investment of Rs 11,000 crore, having the potential to create nearly 7,000 jobs across design, engineering, manufacturing, assembly and logistics facilities. To develop a Global Capability Centre in Chennai, CM Vijay has also signed a Rs 1,000-crore deal with a British company, through Ernst & Young. The proposed centre is likely to generate around 2,000 high-value jobs to come up along the upcoming GCC corridor. Another significant deal was signed with Sweden-based Sigma Technology Group in order to expand its Global Capability Centres in Chennai and Tiruchirappalli, which is expected to create around 600 high-value jobs. A fourth agreement, signed with Wilson Power Solutions, involves an investment of Rs 300 crore and carries the potential to create around 400 jobs in Tiruvallur district. These deals come in line with the investment roadmap the Tamil Nadu government had set out ahead of Vijay's departure for the UK. Also read: 'Now Trump is copying us': Shivakumar links US $5,000 plan to Congress guarantees The government had earlier stated that European companies had proposed investments worth Rs 8,491 crore in Tamil Nadu, with the potential to generate 5,690 jobs, adding that the UK trip would aim both to attract new investments and reinforce existing ones in the state. Key focus areas identified included advanced manufacturing, automobiles, electric vehicles, electronics and Global Capability Centres. The visit also followed the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), which came into effect on July 15. According to the Tamil Nadu government, the agreement has created fresh opportunities in sectors such as textiles, leather, footwear, auto components, engineering and electronics.

The government had earlier stated that European companies had proposed investments worth Rs 8,491 crore in Tamil Nadu, with the potential to generate 5,690 jobs, adding that the UK trip would aim both to attract new investments and reinforce existing ones in the state.

Tamil Nadu inks Rs 12,300 crore deal with UK, nearly 9,000 jobs expected

Tamil Nadu’s investment plans have triggered a political confrontation between the ruling TVK government led by Chief Minister Vijay and the opposition DMK.

The TVK government says 97 MoUs were signed during the Vetri Tamil Nadu Investment Conclave 2026, with investment commitments from the first 100 days of the government expected to cross ₹1 lakh crore, potentially generating around 1.2 lakh jobs.

However, the DMK has questioned the claims, arguing that a significant portion of the projects were initiated or finalised during its previous tenure. Former Industries Minister TRB Rajaa also questioned the uncertainty surrounding key infrastructure projects, particularly the proposed Parandur airport and Hosur airport.

The opposition argues that major infrastructure projects are crucial for attracting new investments to Tamil Nadu and has questioned the TVK government's position on their status.

DMK Targets Vijay-Led TVK Government Over Investment Claims | Questions Raised On ₹1 Lakh Crore MoUs

Tamil Nadu has signed four new Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with leading global companies and an international university, reinforcing its position as one of India's top destinations for foreign investment, advanced manufacturing, technology, and higher education.

The agreements were signed in the presence of Chief Minister Vijay at the Guidance Tamil Nadu office in Chennai and are expected to generate nearly 3,000 direct and indirect jobs.

Among the major announcements:

A Swiss company will establish its first Global Capability Centre (GCC) in Tamil Nadu.
Germany's Nordex will open a new Research & Development Centre in Chennai.
South Korean auto component manufacturer Motivelink will invest in a new manufacturing facility, supporting supply chains for Hyundai and Kia.
The University of Western Australia will establish its first international campus in Tamil Nadu, further strengthening the state's higher education ecosystem.

Tamil Nadu Signs Four Global MoUs, Attracts Major Investments and Nearly 3,000 Jobs