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  • Apple Supplier Jabil Plans Trichy Electronics Manufacturing Worth INR 2,000 Crore

    A statement from the state government of Tamil Nadu stated that the electronic component supply company Jabil intends to invest INR 2,000 crore to establish a manufacturing plant in Trichy, resulting in the creation of around 5,000 employment opportunities in the state.

    On September 10, in the United States, the supplier to Apple, Cisco, and HP signed a contract with the state, with Chief Minister MK Stalin in attendance. Stalin posted on X, confirming the investment request and stating that important investments had been acquired for the industrial prosperity of Tamil Nadu! Jabil, a world-renowned EMS provider, has made a massive investment of INR 2,000 crore in Tiruchirapalli. A new cluster for electronics manufacturing will be formed, and 5,000 employment opportunities will be created as a result of this.

    Tamil Nadu Has Become Apple Suppliers’ Hub

    All of the key Apple suppliers, including Foxconn, Pegatron, Tata Electronics, and Jabil, will be located within the state as a result of this. The announcement stated that this would result in the transformation of Trichy and the creation of a new electronics hub.

    Additionally, the Chief Minister stated that Rockwell Automation is expanding its manufacturing plans in the state by investing INR 666 crore in Kanchipuram, which will create 365 new jobs. A memorandum of understanding has been signed with Autodesk to “skill youth and boost MSMEs and startups, strengthening our overall industrial ecosystem.”

    Following the signing of deals with Nokia, PayPal, Applied Materials, Yield Engineering Systems, Microchip, and Infinx on August 30, the government of Tamil Nadu has now inked agreements with these companies. The agreements were signed by Chief Minister MK Stalin and Industries Minister TRB Rajaa, both of whom are currently in the United States.

    CM Encouraging Investors to Invest More

    An R&D center for Nokia, which will be one of their largest fixed network test beds in the world, will be established at SIPCOT in Siruseri, Chengalpattu, for INR 450 crore. The center will be used for the development of innovations in 10G, 25G, 50G, and 100G PON, as well as fixed wireless access and MDU solutions. The institution will also generate 100 jobs, according to a statement released by the state industries department.

    Furthermore, CM Stalin on September 8th extended an invitation to senior officials of BNY Mellon Corporation (The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation) to make fresh investments in the state.

    A conversation about the exploration of new investment prospects in artificial intelligence was held on September 7 with BNY Mellon by the CM, who is presently on a tour of the United States.

    Apple Has Begun Preparing Its Employees to Manufacture iPhone Pro Models in India
    Thousands of workers at Apple’s Tamil Nadu facility have reportedly begun training in order to manufacture the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max as near to the worldwide debut as feasible.
    StartupTalkyNitin Konde

  • The Tamil Nadu Government Has Teamed up With Google to Build AI Labs

    The government of Tamil Nadu and tech giant Google have inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish “Tamil Nadu AI Labs” in Chennai.

    Google and Guidance, the government agency in Tamil Nadu responsible for promoting and facilitating investments, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to help the establishment of a strong artificial intelligence ecosystem. Enabling individuals, businesses, and government bodies to harness AI for equitable growth and advancement involves giving access to innovative technologies and resources.

    Minister for Industries Govt of Tamil Nadu TRB Rajaa announced a new relationship with Google and the launch of a new programme called ‘#TamilNaduAILabs’ at Guidance TN in Chennai in a post on X.

    The minister went on to say that the partnership’s goals include assisting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and the rural economy, helping two million youths become AI experts through the Naan Mudhalvan initiative, and working together with startups. Following the visit of Chief Minister M K Stalin to the United States, this statement is issued.

    Rajaa went on to say that the state government established over 4,000 high-quality employment and attracted investments worth INR 900 crore through the signing of six memorandums of understanding (MoUs) in various high-impact sectors.

    Sectors and Investments

    Some of the companies that have invested in this region include Nokia’s research and development center in Siruseri, PayPal‘s development center in Chennai focused on artificial intelligence and machine learning, Microchip and Yield Engineering Systems in Coimbatore, Applied Materials’ advanced AI technology center, and Infinx’s technology center in Madurai.

    “Since CM Stalin has arrived in the US, Tamil Nadu is speeding into a new age of technological innovation, design of semiconductors, and artificial intelligence!” Rajaa posted.

    This is significant because, following the post-pandemic spike in digitization, a growing number of large tech companies are considering investments in India to meet the country’s increasing demand.

    Google began producing the Pixel 8 smartphone here earlier this month. Executives at the company are also quite optimistic about the premium smartphone market in India and its enormous growth potential.

    Mentorship and networking opportunities with Google experts and industry leaders will be provided by Google in collaboration with Tamil Nadu’s startup ecosystem. The two will also host AI-focused events to address local concerns and encourage creativity and problem-solving. Eligible artificial intelligence businesses that have received venture capital funding can participate in the Google for Businesses program, which offers cloud credits, technical training, and business support to help them expand faster.

    Google Showing Keen Interest in India

    On the other hand, earlier this year, it was reported that Google was in advanced discussions to purchase a 22.5-acre land piece in Juinagar, which is located in Navi Mumbai, to construct the tech giant’s very first captive data center in India for the price of INR 850 crore.

    Additionally, the leaders of the company are optimistic about the enormous development potential that India possesses in the premium smartphone market.

    According to reports, the IT giant has already inked various lease agreements for space at colocation data centers in Navi Mumbai and Noida.

    Google AI Overviews Expands to India, Enhances Search Experience
    Google expands AI-powered Search Overviews to India, offering insights in English and Hindi, with features to switch languages and listen to responses.
    StartupTalkyNitin Konde