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.

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The Southern Indian State of Tamil Nadu is playing a crucial role in India's electronics manufacturing and electronics export, highlighted the state's Industries Minister TRB Rajaa. He projected that Tamil Nadu's electronics exports in 2025-26 would even surpass the $18bn mark, which is expected to be well over 40% of India's projected $45bn electronics exports for the same period. Rajaa was addressing 'Source India- Electronics Supply Chain,' a Business-to-Business platform of the Electronic Industries Association of India (ELCINA). Mentioning that India's electronics manufacturing industry aims to hit $500 billion output by 2030, Rajaa said that Tamil Nadu's share would likely be at $150 billion then. To further boost the state's potential, Rajaa urged industry to go beyond manufacturing and services, to invest in R&amp;D, while also involving academia to identify the possibilities and areas that need attention. He said that the Tamil Nadu government's providing additional incentive packages beyond the Central government's packages has helped it bag five of seven projects under the first phase of the electronics component manufacturing scheme and 69% of all jobs in the second phase. He also expressed concern over the Central Government not releasing the latest state-wise data on electronics exports for the ongoing financial year. Electronics is no longer just an industry, it is the infrastructure for modern civilisation- from mobility and healthcare to defence, energy, AI and space-it sits at the core of every national priority, said Dr Sasikumar Gendham, President, ELCINA. "To power India’s rise as the world’s electronics engine, we must move from assembly to value creation, from cost advantage to capability advantage, and from fragmentation to strong ecosystem thinking—integrating MSMEs, academia and supplier development," he added. As part of the inaugural session, ELCINA released its latest report titled “Tamil Nadu’s Electronics Industry – Status and Growth of the Industry,” highlighting the state’s manufacturing performance, export growth and opportunities for deeper localisation. The report highlighted that Tamil Nadu had 191 units connected to electronics manufacturing, and it is also the state with the largest number of mobile phone manufacturing units and those making related components. Speaking at the event, Atul Lall, Vice Chairman &amp; Managing Director, Dixon Technologies India Ltd. &amp; Past President ELCINA, said, “India’s electronics manufacturing sector is entering a phase of accelerated growth, driven by scale, policy support and increasing global confidence. The next phase of competitiveness will depend on deeper localisation, strong component ecosystems and continued investment in technology and skills. Platforms like Source India play a vital role in strengthening industry collaboration and positioning India as a trusted and resilient partner in global supply chains.”&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/-run-for-more-than-20-years-without-refueling-how-long-does-it-really-take-to-refuel-the-uss-abraham-lincoln-1770642696577">How can the USS Abraham Lincoln go more than 20 years without refueling?</a>

TRB Rajaa said that the state government's providing additional incentive packages beyond the Central government's packages has helped it bag five of seven projects under the first phase of the electronics component manufacturing scheme and 69% of all jobs in the 2nd phase.

The Southern Indian State of Tamil Nadu is playing a crucial role in India's electronics manufacturing and electronics export, highlighted the state's Industries Minister TRB Rajaa. He projected that Tamil Nadu's electronics exports in 2025-26 would even surpass the $18bn mark, which is expected to be well over 40% of India's projected $45bn electronics exports for the same period. Rajaa was addressing 'Source India- Electronics Supply Chain,' a Business-to-Business platform of the Electronic Industries Association of India (ELCINA). Mentioning that India's electronics manufacturing industry aims to hit $500 billion output by 2030, Rajaa said that Tamil Nadu's share would likely be at $150 billion then. To further boost the state's potential, Rajaa urged industry to go beyond manufacturing and services, to invest in R&D, while also involving academia to identify the possibilities and areas that need attention. He said that the Tamil Nadu government's providing additional incentive packages beyond the Central government's packages has helped it bag five of seven projects under the first phase of the electronics component manufacturing scheme and 69% of all jobs in the second phase. He also expressed concern over the Central Government not releasing the latest state-wise data on electronics exports for the ongoing financial year. Electronics is no longer just an industry, it is the infrastructure for modern civilisation- from mobility and healthcare to defence, energy, AI and space-it sits at the core of every national priority, said Dr Sasikumar Gendham, President, ELCINA. "To power India’s rise as the world’s electronics engine, we must move from assembly to value creation, from cost advantage to capability advantage, and from fragmentation to strong ecosystem thinking—integrating MSMEs, academia and supplier development," he added. As part of the inaugural session, ELCINA released its latest report titled “Tamil Nadu’s Electronics Industry – Status and Growth of the Industry,” highlighting the state’s manufacturing performance, export growth and opportunities for deeper localisation. The report highlighted that Tamil Nadu had 191 units connected to electronics manufacturing, and it is also the state with the largest number of mobile phone manufacturing units and those making related components. Speaking at the event, Atul Lall, Vice Chairman & Managing Director, Dixon Technologies India Ltd. & Past President ELCINA, said, “India’s electronics manufacturing sector is entering a phase of accelerated growth, driven by scale, policy support and increasing global confidence. The next phase of competitiveness will depend on deeper localisation, strong component ecosystems and continued investment in technology and skills. Platforms like Source India play a vital role in strengthening industry collaboration and positioning India as a trusted and resilient partner in global supply chains.” Also read: How can the USS Abraham Lincoln go more than 20 years without refueling?

TRB Rajaa said that the state government's providing additional incentive packages beyond the Central government's packages has helped it bag five of seven projects under the first phase of the electronics component manufacturing scheme and 69% of all jobs in the 2nd phase.

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