Hirose Electric Announces ₹100 Crore Manufacturing Investment in Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu continues to attract global manufacturing investments, with Japanese electronics component maker Hirose Electric Co., Ltd. announcing plans to establish its first production facility in India. The company will invest approximately ₹100 crore to set up the plant in Tamil Nadu, marking a significant step in its expansion into the Indian market.

The investment was formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding exchanged between Hirose Electric and the Tamil Nadu government. The agreement was signed in the presence of Chief Minister M. K. Stalin and Industries Minister T. R. B. Rajaa, highlighting the state’s continued efforts to attract global technology and electronics companies.

According to the official announcement, the first phase of the project is expected to generate around 100 jobs. The facility will focus on manufacturing precision connectors and related electronic components used in a wide range of applications including automotive electronics, consumer devices, telecommunications and industrial systems.

Hirose Electric is a globally recognised manufacturer of advanced connectors and electronic components. The company currently operates eight manufacturing facilities across Japan, China, South Korea, Indonesia and Malaysia. The proposed Tamil Nadu plant will become the company’s first production base in India, strengthening its supply chain presence in the fast-growing Asian electronics market.

Industry observers note that the move aligns with India’s broader push to expand domestic electronics manufacturing under initiatives such as Make in India. Tamil Nadu has emerged as one of the country’s leading destinations for electronics and semiconductor supply chain investments, supported by strong infrastructure, skilled workforce availability and proactive industrial policies.

The new facility is also expected to strengthen the ecosystem for electronic components manufacturing in the state. As global companies diversify supply chains and expand production bases in India, investments like this are likely to contribute to job creation, technology transfer and increased export opportunities.

With growing demand for electronic components across sectors such as electric vehicles, consumer electronics and digital infrastructure, Hirose Electric’s entry into India reflects the country’s rising importance in global manufacturing networks.