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- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay met a Ford delegation led by vice-president Matthew Godlewski at the Secretariat and urged the company to resume production and expansion so its Maraimalai Nagar facility near Chennai is fully utilised.
- The discussions covered restarting Ford's manufacturing projects in the state and expanding its Global Capability Centres, with centres already operating in Chennai and a new one in Coimbatore.
- Engine production is set to begin at the Maraimalai Nagar factory with an investment of ₹3,250 crore.
- The Chief Minister noted the 30-year Ford-Tamil Nadu relationship and assured government cooperation on the projects.
What to watch next
- Whether Ford announces a timeline to resume production at Maraimalai Nagar
- Progress on the ₹3,250 crore engine production plan
- Expansion details for the Global Capability Centres in Chennai and Coimbatore
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