The State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu (Sipcot) has earmarked about 125 acre of land at its Manapparai industrial park in Trichy for setting up an aerospace park to promote investments in the sector as well as in defence manufacturing.

The Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation (TIDCO) has floated a Request for Proposal (RFP) for selecting a consultant for preparation of techno economic feasibility report for setting up Aerospace Industrial Park at Sulur in Coimbatore.

The Tamil Nadu government is betting huge on the non-leather footwear sector with a target of setting up massive manufacturing units in 20 locations, especially in rural areas, over a period of three years. Of the 20 locations, factories in three are already functional and things are moving fast in another three.

The Tamil Nadu government has plans to repair its highway roads in the current fiscal year in an effort to cut down on travel time and vehicle running expenses. The department to adopt better contracting strategies such EPC, PPP, and output and performance-based road contracts (OPRC).

In a first, Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC) has granted permission for the Dindigul-based Dollar Industries to set up four Mega Watt hour (MWhr) Battery Energy Storage System (BESS).

Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board (TNUHDB) has commissioned a new residential complex for the low-income group (LIG) and economically weaker section (EWS) in Irungalur near Manachanallur in Trichy.

Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board (TNUHDB) proposes to develop an affordable housing project for the urban poor at Panjapur close to the upcoming Integrated Bus Terminus (IBT).

Pou Chen Corporation is planning to set up a new manufacturing facility in Tamil Nadu. The Taiwan-based footwear giant is in advanced stages of finalising the location for the unit, which is likely to attract an investment of over Rs 500 crore.

The Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals (MRPL) is planning to expand its retail fuel outlet network in Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh and has plans to open 500 retail outlets in Southern states by 2025. The company is focusing on dealer-owned-dealer-operated outlets in four South Indian states