7 months ago
VinFast Asia CEO Praises Tamil Nadu for EV Factory Setup
VinFast, a company that makes electric vehicles, is setting up a factory in Tamil Nadu, India.
The CEO of VinFast said they chose Tamil Nadu because they saw a lot of potential there.
They were able to start building the factory very quickly, and it was finished in just 15 months.
Another company, Allison Transmission, has been in Tamil Nadu for a long time and said the state government is very helpful and makes it easy for companies to invest and grow.
The state government's body, Guidance Tamil Nadu, said that Tamil Nadu is a great place for companies to invest because of its people, infrastructure, and policies.
They also focus on creating jobs and new products.
VinFast decided to set up an EV plant in Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu due to the state's potential.
The factory construction was completed in 15 months after signing the MoU.
Allison Transmission praised Tamil Nadu's government for being supportive and helpful in expansions.
Guidance Tamil Nadu highlighted the state's human resources, infrastructure, and logistical advantages.
Tamil Nadu focuses on creating jobs and investing in R&D to attract investors.
- Who
- VinFast, Allison Transmission, Guidance Tamil Nadu
- What
- Setting up an EV factory and expansion of existing operations
- Where
- Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu
- When
- Construction completed in 15 months
- Why
- Tamil Nadu's policies, infrastructure, and human resources
Key facts
- Company
- VinFast
- Location
- Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu
- Project Timeline
- 15 months
- Investor
- Vingroup Asia
- Government Body
- Guidance Tamil Nadu
- Investor Duration
- 20 years
- Investor
- Allison Transmission
Quotes
K Moses
Managing Director of Allison Transmission
“When we recently wanted to go in for a big expansion, I went to the Guidance office and met a young team that is much more aggressive than even us. I saw them following up late at night, even on Saturdays and Sundays.”
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“Tamil Nadu is the best investment destination in terms of people, compliance, infrastructure, policy decisions, and in terms of the local state government being very passionate and dedicated in making sure that we are comfortable in this place so we invest further.”
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Pham Sanh Chau
MD and CEO of Vingroup Asia
“We scouted within one month and then we met the government of Tamil Nadu, and we made a decision. One month after that, we signed a Memorandum of Understanding. Immediately after signing, we broke ground to start the construction of the factory. And, thanks to that, we were able to complete the construction within a short period of 15 months.”
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Darez Ahamed
MD and CEO of Guidance Tamil Nadu
“Tamil Nadu's value proposition is what it brings to the table in getting the best ROI (return on investment) when an investor comes to the state... We invest in R&D and new products within the state, which can create an ecosystem and bring in the next generation of talent into the system. Employment has always been the first priority for the state whenever investments are thought of.”
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