Archive · 16 Sep 2026
Hindujas Discuss Renewable Energy and Auto Exports with Tamil Nadu
The Hinduja Group met Tamil Nadu’s chief minister in London.
They talked about investing more money in the state.
Much of the discussion focused on renewable energy, especially wind power.
The group also described progress under a large investment agreement.
It said it wants to expand its current businesses in Tamil Nadu.
The participants discussed exporting more commercial vehicles made in the state.
Tamil Nadu wants to become an even bigger center for making and exporting automobiles.
Indian and Tamil Nadu government officials also attended the meeting.
The Hinduja Group expressed interest in increasing renewable energy investments in Tamil Nadu, especially wind power.
Dheeraj Hinduja briefed Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on progress under a Rs. 2,500-crore investment MoU.
The group reiterated plans to continue investments and expand its existing business operations in the state.
Discussions covered increasing exports of commercial vehicles manufactured in Tamil Nadu.
The meeting focused on strengthening Tamil Nadu’s position as an automobile manufacturing and export hub.
- Who
- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay met Dheeraj Hinduja, Prakash P. Chhabria and Rita Hinduja Chhabria.
- What
- The Hinduja Group discussed expanding its Tamil Nadu operations, increasing renewable energy investments and boosting vehicle exports.
- When
- The meeting took place on Monday; the referenced investment MoU was signed in August 2026.
- Where
- London.
- Why
- The discussions aimed to advance the group’s investments, expand wind energy activity and strengthen Tamil Nadu’s automobile export role.
- Investment MoU
- Rs. 2,500 crore, signed at the Vettri Tamil Nadu Investors’ Meet in August 2026.
- Renewable energy focus
- The Hinduja Group showed particular interest in increasing wind energy investments.
- Automotive exports
- The meeting discussed increasing exports of commercial vehicles manufactured in Tamil Nadu.
- State objective
- Tamil Nadu is seeking to strengthen its role in global value chains and increase exports.
- Meeting location
- London.
- Additional attendees
- Indian Ambassador to the UK K. Periyasamy, Nidhi Mani Tripathi and senior Tamil Nadu government officials attended.