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VinFast is investing an additional $500 million in Tamil Nadu to expand its manufacturing of electric buses, scooters, and charging infrastructure, strengthening its commitment to the Indian EV market.
Vietnamese automaker VinFast is significantly expanding its footprint in India, committing an additional $500 million investment to broaden its manufacturing operations in Tamil Nadu. This move is part of the second phase of its existing $2 billion commitment and will see the company establish dedicated workshops and production lines for electric buses, e-scooters, and charging infrastructure, alongside its electric car manufacturing. The Tamil Nadu government will allocate approximately 200 hectares of land adjacent to VinFast's current facility in the SIPCOT Industrial Park in Thoothukudi to support this expansion.
The investment underscores VinFast's long-term commitment to the Indian market, which it views as a strategic hub for its expansion into South Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. The company aims to increase its annual production capacity to 150,000 units within a year, with plans to double it in the next three years. This initiative is expected to boost supply chain localization, create numerous employment opportunities, and contribute to workforce skill development in the region, further solidifying India's position as a key global manufacturing center for electric vehicles.
