Overview
- Ford signed a memorandum of understanding with the Tamil Nadu government and announced a Rs 3,250 crore investment to repurpose its Maraimalai Nagar facility for powertrain manufacturing.
- Site preparation starts later this year, with production of all‑new, next‑generation engines slated to begin in 2029.
- The retooled plant targets an annual capacity of about 235,000 engines and is expected to create more than 600 direct jobs, with further indirect employment across the supply chain.
- Specific engine types and export destinations will be disclosed closer to launch, and the program aligns with Ford’s Ford+ strategy while complementing its existing engine export operations in India.
- Earlier reporting by Bloomberg said the engines are not intended for the U.S., a point Ford has not confirmed, as the move unfolds against U.S.–India trade frictions and President Trump’s push for onshoring.