With reference to the investment deals signed by Tamil Nadu in the UK, consider the following statements: 1. The total investment value from the UK deals is Rs 12,300 crore. 2. The deal with Samvardhana Motherson International Limited is worth Rs 300 crore. 3. A Global Capability Centre is planned to be developed in Chennai. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Tamil Nadu Secures Rs 12,300 Crore Deals, Aims for 9,000 Jobs in UK Trip

GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Industry, investment & MSMEs· Prelims· 15 September 2026

FDI and state-led industrial policy: a GS3 case study on employment generation and manufacturing hubs.

Why in news

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay signed four investment agreements in the UK worth Rs 12,300 crore, aiming to create 9,000 jobs and establish a Global Capability Centre in Chennai.

Background

The largest deal is with Samvardhana Motherson International Limited for Rs 11,000 crore to create 7,000 jobs. Other agreements include a Rs 1,000-crore pact for a Global Capability Centre and a Rs 300-crore deal with Wilson Power Solutions.

Facts for Prelims

FactTotal investment value from UK deals: Rs 12,300 crore
FactSamvardhana Motherson International Limited deal value: Rs 11,000 crore
FactWilson Power Solutions deal value: Rs 300 crore
BodyGlobal Capability Centre to be developed in Chennai
Intl. orgIndia-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement came into force in July

Prelims practice question

With reference to the investment deals signed by Tamil Nadu in the UK, consider the following statements:

The total investment value from the UK deals is Rs 12,300 crore.
The deal with Samvardhana Motherson International Limited is worth Rs 300 crore.
A Global Capability Centre is planned to be developed in Chennai.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)2 only
(b)3 only
(c)1 and 2 only
(d)1 and 3 only

Show answer

Answer: (d) 1 and 3 only — Statements 1 and 3 are correct. Statement 2 is incorrect: The deal is worth Rs 11,000 crore.

For Mains

Q. Examine how bilateral trade agreements and state-led investment initiatives contribute to India's goal of becoming a global manufacturing and services hub.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

State-led industrial policy: Leveraging regional competitive advantages to attract high-value foreign direct investment
Trade facilitation: Impact of the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement on manufacturing and service exports
Employment generation: Transitioning from traditional manufacturing to high-tech Global Capability Centres

Keywords: Foreign Direct Investment · Global Capability Centre · Trade Facilitation · Industrial Policy · Employment Generation

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