Archive · 8 Dec 2025
HD Hyundai to Invest $2B in Tamil Nadu Shipyard
HD Hyundai, a big South Korean shipbuilding company, wants to build a huge shipyard in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu.
They think it's a great place because of the weather, location, and skilled workers.
The project could cost around $2 billion and create jobs for about 55,000 people.
The company signed an agreement with the Tamil Nadu government at a big investment event.
They believe this will help India's shipbuilding industry grow and support many other businesses too.
The Tamil Nadu government is also working on a new policy to support maritime manufacturing.
HD Hyundai already has shipyards in other countries and sees India as a place full of talent and potential.
HD Hyundai plans to invest $2 billion in a shipyard in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu.
The project is expected to create 55,000 jobs and boost India's shipbuilding sector.
An MoU was signed at the Tamil Nadu Investment Conclave 2025 in Madurai.
The shipyard will join two other greenfield commercial shipyards in Thoothukudi.
Tamil Nadu is set to release a new Maritime Manufacturing Policy to support the industry.
- Who
- HD Hyundai, Tamil Nadu Government, Cochin Shipyard, Mazagaon Dock Shipbuilders
- What
- Planned construction of a $2 billion shipyard in Thoothukudi
- When
- Announced at the Tamil Nadu Investment Conclave 2025 on December 7, 2025
- Where
- Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, India
- Why
- To boost India's shipbuilding sector and generate employment
- Company
- HD Hyundai
- Location
- Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu
- Employment
- 55,000 jobs
- Partners
- Cochin Shipyard, Mazagaon Dock Shipbuilders
- Event
- Tamil Nadu Investment Conclave 2025
- Key Figure
- Hannae Choi, VP of HD KSOE
- Policy
- Tamil Nadu Maritime Manufacturing Policy
Sources
HD Hyundai eyes $2-billion mega-shipyard in Tamil Nadu’s Thoothukudi
HD Hyundai picks Tamil Nadu for first India shipyard
HD Hyundai picks Tamil Nadu’s Thoothukudi for multi-billion dollar shipyard project
South Korea's Hyundai signs pact to build a shipyard in Tamil Nadu