Overview
- Ford and the Tamil Nadu government signed the agreement on October 31 to retool the Maraimalai Nagar facility for all‑new, next‑generation engines.
- The plant is planned for about 235,000 engines a year, with site preparation starting later in 2025 and volume production targeted for 2029.
- The project carries an initial ₹3,250 crore outlay and is expected to create more than 600 direct jobs along with wider supplier opportunities.
- Engines will be built primarily for export, with specific powertrain details and destination markets to be disclosed closer to launch.
- The commitment builds on a September 2024 letter of intent and follows Ford’s 2021 manufacturing exit in India, complementing its existing engine export operations and a 12,000‑strong Global Business Operations workforce in Tamil Nadu.