Industrial Growth & Startups
Global Investors Meet (GIM), SIPCOT parks, MSME subsidies, Startup TN initiatives, and commercial growth in Tamil Nadu.
Chief Minister S. Joseph Vijay meets Ford's high-level team
A high-level team from Ford company met with the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu to discuss restarting production, expanding global capability centers, and future expansion plans in the state. The Chief Minister recalled the 30-year relationship between Ford and Tamil Nadu and urged the company to fully utilize its Maraimalai Nagar production plant and undertake further expansion.
Hon'ble Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay paid floral tribute to Perunthalaivar Kamaraj on his 124th birth anniversary.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister S. Joseph Vijay honored Perunthalaivar Kamaraj on his 124th birth anniversary (July 15, 2026) by laying flowers at his statue in Anna Salai, Chennai.
Accident due to boiler explosion in a private factory located in SIPCOT Industrial Estate, Gummidipoondi, Tiruvallur district - Condolence and financial assistance to the families of the deceased and injured announced by Hon'ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay.
One person died and nine others were injured in a boiler explosion at a private factory extracting lead from old batteries in SIPCOT Industrial Estate, Gummidipoondi, Tiruvallur district. Hon'ble Chief Minister Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay announced condolences to the family of the deceased and financial assistance to the injured.
Press Release: Review Meeting on Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation's Activities held under the guidance of Hon'ble Chief Minister Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay and chaired by Hon'ble Minister for Industries Investment Promotion and Commerce, Selvi. S. Keerthana.
A review meeting on the activities of the Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation (SIPCOT) was held, chaired by the Minister for Industries Investment Promotion and Commerce, Selvi. S. Keerthana, under the guidance of Chief Minister Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay.
MoU for setting up a Common Technology Facility for Space Vehicles at Allikulam, Thoothukudi District, between Tamil Nadu Government and IN-SPACe, showcased to Hon'ble Chief Minister Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay for his blessings.
A significant Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the Tamil Nadu Government and the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe) for establishing a "Common Technology Facility (CTF) for Space Vehicles" in the space manufacturing park to be set up at Allikulam, Thoothukudi district, was presented to the Hon'ble Chief Minister Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay today (17.06.2026) at the Secretariat, seeking his blessings.
High-level officials of HD KSOE company meet with Honorable Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay regarding the advanced shipbuilding project to be set up in Thoothukudi with an investment of about ₹38,000 crore, providing employment to 15,000 people.
HD KSOE officials met with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay to discuss an advanced shipbuilding project in Thoothukudi with an investment of ₹38,000 crore, expected to create 15,000 jobs.
Review Meeting on Sericulture and Handicrafts Development
A review meeting was held in Chennai, chaired by Minister P. Madanaraja, to discuss the operations of the Sericulture Department and the Tamil Nadu Handicrafts Development Corporation, issuing directives for industry development and welfare.
Tamil Nadu Government's Entrepreneurship Development and Innovation Institute (EDII-TN) to Conduct "Training on E-commerce"
The Entrepreneurship Development and Innovation Institute of Tamil Nadu (EDII-TN) is organizing a three-day training program on E-commerce and Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) models for entrepreneurs and MSME owners in Chennai from June 16-18, 2026.
Tamil Nadu Government Entrepreneurship Development and Innovation Institute (EDII-TN): Admission Notification for One-Year Entrepreneurship Certificate Course for the year 2026
EDII-TN, in collaboration with EDII Ahmedabad, has opened admissions for its third batch of the One-Year Certificate Course in Entrepreneurship and Innovation for 2026. Applicants may receive up to 75% scholarship.
EDII-TN Opens Admissions for 2026 Batch of One-Year Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program
The Entrepreneurship Development and Innovation Institute of Tamil Nadu (EDII-TN) has opened admissions for the 2026 batch of its flagship One-Year Certificate Course in Entrepreneurship and Innovation, offered in collaboration with EDII Ahmedabad.
"You can become an entrepreneur" - 5 Days - Entrepreneurship Development Training
The Tamil Nadu Entrepreneurship Development and Innovation Institute (EDII) in Chennai is organizing a 5-day Entrepreneurship Development Training program titled "You can become an entrepreneur" from June 15 to June 19, 2026.
“You too can be an entrepreneur”. 5 days - Entrepreneurship Development Training
The Entrepreneurship Development and Innovation Institute (EDII), Chennai, is organizing a 5-day Entrepreneurship Development Training from June 15 to 19, 2026. It covers various business aspects for candidates above 18 years with a minimum 10th-grade qualification. Pre-registration is mandatory.