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Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Visits UK to Seek Investments

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has traveled to the United Kingdom.

He is taking government officials with him.

The group wants British and other foreign companies to invest in Tamil Nadu.

They will discuss areas such as electric vehicles, engineering, electronics and technology.

The state says European companies have already proposed projects worth about Rs 8,491 crore.

These projects could create nearly 5,690 jobs.

Vijay will also visit Silverstone Motor Racing Circuit.

He wants to learn how to develop a major motorsports facility in Tamil Nadu.

Key facts

Travel dates: Vijay left on Thursday and is scheduled to return to Chennai on September 17.
Delegation: Aadhav Arjuna, Meghnatha Reddy and Deepak Jacob are accompanying the chief minister.
Investment proposals: European multinationals have proposed projects valued at approximately Rs 8,491 crore.
Potential employment: The proposed projects are expected to create nearly 5,690 jobs in Tamil Nadu.
Trade framework: The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement came into effect on July 15, 2026.
Motorsports visit: Vijay is scheduled to inspect Silverstone Motor Racing Circuit in Northamptonshire.
State plan: Tamil Nadu plans to establish a world-class Motor Sports City.

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