Hinduja Group announced plans to invest ₹2,500 crore across its businesses in Tamil Nadu, as reported by The Hinduja Group. The investment commitment spans multiple sectors including renewable energy, electric mobility, automotive, financial services, energy, battery charging infrastructure and digital mobility solutions. According to the group's statement, this represents a significant expansion of their operations in the state. Hinduja Group Chairman Ashok Hinduja emphasized that the ₹2,500 crore commitment demonstrates confidence in Tamil Nadu's growth potential and positions the state to lead India's energy and mobility transition. As reported by The Hinduja Group, the group has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Tamil Nadu government for the proposed investment, formalizing their partnership for creating lasting value through investments in clean energy, electric mobility and emerging opportunities.
A key component of the investment will be development of over 200 MW renewable energy projects by Hinduja Renewables Energy Pvt Ltd (HREPL), covering solar, wind and battery technologies, as reported by The Hinduja Group. The group will seek land and connectivity support in identified catchment areas, including Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi, Virudhunagar, Madurai and Coimbatore as it works towards developing these projects. This renewable energy initiative aligns with Tamil Nadu's strong renewable energy potential and positions the state as well-positioned to lead India's energy transition. Chairman Ashok Hinduja noted that with its strong industrial base, talent and renewable energy potential, Tamil Nadu is well positioned to lead India's energy and mobility transition.
In the mobility space, OHM Global Mobility Ltd will operationalise electric buses for public transport in Tamil Nadu and expand its mobility solutions value chain, according to The Hinduja Group. This initiative will contribute to Tamil Nadu's transition to electric mobility solutions and support the state's public transportation infrastructure. The group's existing mobility businesses in the state include Switch Mobility and Ohm Mobility. The group's broader investment commitment includes exploring opportunities across automotive, financial services, energy, battery charging infrastructure and digital mobility solutions as part of their comprehensive state strategy.
The group's businesses in Tamil Nadu include Ashok Leyland, Gulf Oil India, Hinduja Leyland Finance, Hinduja Housing Finance, Switch Mobility, OHM Mobility, Gro Digital and Hinduja Tech, among others, as reported by The Hinduja Group. Ashok Leyland broke ground in March 2026 for a ₹500 crore greenfield battery pack manufacturing facility at Pillaipakkam near Chennai, demonstrating the group's commitment to advanced manufacturing in the state. These established operations provide a strong foundation for the new investments and demonstrate the group's long-standing commitment to the state. The existing portfolio spans multiple sectors including automotive, energy, financial services, and technology, positioning the group to leverage synergies across their various business verticals in Tamil Nadu.
The latest commitment builds on the Hinduja Group UK's ₹7,500 crore MoU signed with the Government of Tamil Nadu in September 2025 for investments in the state's EV ecosystem, spanning battery manufacturing, battery energy storage systems and charging infrastructure, as reported by The Hinduja Group. This comprehensive approach positions the group as a major player in Tamil Nadu's transition to clean energy and electric mobility. The investment represents the 111-year-old conglomerate's desire to participate in Tamil Nadu's next phase of growth, leveraging the state's strong industrial base, talent pool and renewable energy potential to lead India's energy and mobility transition. The latest investment commitment comes after the group's earlier commitment to the state's electric vehicle ecosystem, demonstrating their continued strategic focus on Tamil Nadu's growth trajectory.
