The investment commitment was inked as part of the ‘Tamil Nadu Rising’ investment drive in Europe, where Chief Minister M.K. Stalin led a delegation to attract foreign capital. Herrenknecht, globally renowned as the market leader in the manufacture of massive tunnel boring machines (TBMs), is set to significantly enlarge its existing unit located in the Tiruvallur district, near Chennai.
The expansion is expected to generate an estimated 400 new jobs in the State.
Herrenknecht’s expanded operations will play a crucial role in bolstering India’s major infrastructure initiatives. The German firm will locally manufacture advanced machines and components to support high-profile underground projects, including the ambitious Mumbai Coastal Road and the ongoing phases of the Chennai Metro Rail. According to the state officials, the commitment by an established player like Herrenknecht to further invest and scale up operations shows the confidence of German industries in Tamil Nadu’s stable industrial ecosystem and policy environment.
The agreement with Herrenknecht was one of 23 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) signed at the Tamil Nadu Rising Germany Investment Conclave. In total, the state secured investment pledges worth Rs 7,020 crore from various German firms during the Chief Minister’s European tour, with the potential to create over 15,300 jobs across sectors like renewable energy, automotive components, and industrial equipment.
Other major German companies that committed investments alongside Herrenknecht include Vensys Energy, BASF, and Witzenmann India, which also signal a strong bilateral economic partnership between Tamil Nadu and Germany.
