Archive · 31 Jan 2026
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
- When
- Construction completed in 15 months
- Where
- Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu
- Why
- Tamil Nadu's policies, infrastructure, and human resources
- 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