The Unit Approval Committee of MEPZ Special Economic Zone has approved eleven investment proposals worth Rs 443 crore during its August meeting, with the projects expected to generate 2,427 employment opportunities across manufacturing, information technology and logistics services.
What was approved at the August meeting?
The approvals, chaired by Zonal Development Commissioner Alex Paul Menon, comprise nine new SEZ units and two export-oriented units. Together, the proposals span diverse industrial sectors, reflecting continued momentum in Tamil Nadu’s manufacturing and IT ecosystem under the MEPZ SEZ framework.
Which project received the largest investment approval?
ZF Industrial Technology Coimbatore Pvt Ltd received approval to establish a manufacturing facility at Aspen Park Infra in Coimbatore, with an investment of Rs 336 crore expected to create 250 direct jobs. The project is aimed at strengthening the region’s capabilities in advanced manufacturing.
What other major approvals were part of this round?
Sanmina-SCI India Pvt Ltd was approved to set up a manufacturing unit at SIPCOT Hi-Tech SEZ in Oragadam, Sriperumbudur, with an investment of Rs 73 crore projected to generate 1,350 jobs, further consolidating the region’s manufacturing base. Visionet Systems Pvt Ltd received approval to expand its existing operations at ELCOT SEZ in Vilankurichi, Coimbatore, with an additional investment of Rs 11 crore expected to support 294 new jobs in the services sector.
What does this mean for Tamil Nadu’s industrial and export ecosystem?
The latest round of approvals adds to MEPZ SEZ’s continued push to attract investment across manufacturing, IT and logistics, reinforcing Tamil Nadu, Andaman and Puducherry region’s position as a key destination for industrial expansion and employment generation.
