Overview
- Bloomberg-linked reports indicate Ford is preparing an investment of about ₹3,250 crore (≈$370 million) to restart manufacturing at its Maraimalai Nagar facility in Tamil Nadu.
- The retooled plant is expected to build high-end powertrains primarily for export markets, with sources saying shipments will not go to the United States.
- A local report says company representatives are slated to meet Tamil Nadu leaders on Friday to sign a memorandum of understanding for powertrain manufacturing.
- Sources describe a planned annual capacity of roughly 235,000 engines with production targeted to begin in 2029, adding more than 600 jobs.
- Ford has declined to comment, and an official announcement has been described as possible this week as Tamil Nadu reinforces its role as an automotive export hub.