The Tamil Nadu government has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Larsen & Toubro for investments worth INR 18,600 crore across data centre, electronics manufacturing and shipbuilding projects, expected to generate around 8,200 jobs in the state.
Jun 4, 2026
The largest project involves a INR 15,000-crore expansion of a data centre facility in Kancheepuram district, reinforcing Tamil Nadu’s ambitions to emerge as a major digital infrastructure hub. The project is expected to create around 500 jobs.
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L&T will also invest INR 2,500 crore in an electronics and electronic systems manufacturing facility in Coimbatore, generating approximately 2,000 employment opportunities. In the maritime sector, the company plans to invest INR 1,100 crore to expand its shipbuilding complex at Kattupalli in Tiruvallur district, a project expected to support offshore and marine infrastructure development.
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The investments are expected to strengthen Tamil Nadu’s position in emerging sectors such as digital infrastructure, advanced manufacturing and maritime engineering, while supporting the state’s long-term industrial growth strategy.
