Tamil Nadu Industries Minister T. R. B. Raja on Wednesday reaffirmed in the Legislative Assembly that Foxconn’s planned ₹15,000 crore investment in the state remains confirmed and genuine, amid questions raised by opposition members over conflicting statements from the company.
During a debate session, AIADMK MLA Thangamani asked why Google had chosen to invest in Andhra Pradesh instead of Tamil Nadu and sought clarification on reports that Foxconn had denied any investment plans in the state.
AIADMK’s Thangamani in Assembly: “Sundar Pichai is a Tamilian, yet #Google went to Andhra, not Tamil Nadu.”
Industries Minister TRB Rajaa hits back: “I won’t comment on Google’s AP investment, but it’s false to say TN didn’t try. We’ve brought in ₹15,000 cr from #Foxconn alone”
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DMK Minister Rajaa clarified that all the agreements announced so far by the Tamil Nadu government had been confirmed and that the Foxconn deal was legitimate. He explained that Foxconn comprises multiple subsidiary companies, and while one American entity under the Foxconn group had denied plans to set up operations in Tamil Nadu, another Foxconn company is indeed proceeding with the investment.
“ஃபாக்ஸ்கான் நிறுவனம் நிச்சயமாக வருகிறது.. 14,000 பொறியாளர்களுக்கு தமிழ்நாட்டில் வேலைவாய்ப்பு உறுதி”- தொழில்துறை அமைச்சர் டி.ஆர்.பி.ராஜா#Chennai | #TRBRajaa | #TNAssembly | #TNAssembly2025 pic.twitter.com/eaml2uvVvK
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“Foxconn has many firms which produce different things. Their responses will be different for different reporters who extend a mic. They asked an American firm (related to Foxconn). We can’t talk about it I’ll tell you why. That firm had responded that they did not do the investment. This is what has happened.“, TRB Rajaa said.
“வேறு ஒரு நிறுவனம்!”#Foxconn | #TamilNadu | #TRBRajaa | #TamilNews | #LatestNews | #TrendingNews pic.twitter.com/pAzSPrhfix
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Commenting on Google’s investments and the role of major conglomerates, Raja stated that he did not wish to criticize the neighbouring state’s investments or the involvement of industrial groups such as Adani.
Rajaa further said “You can ask how come Google, a US company is announcing. That’s because Google is not there in China. A company which is there in China, US and India is not able to openly announce their decisions. When an investment comes in, as Indians we should understand the geopolitical reason. He has said that no ‘new’ investments are being made and did not say no investments are coming. Can’t you see the diplomacy in this? You’ve been in power.
He reiterated that the ₹15,000 crore investment generation 14,000 jobs is assured and is definitely coming to Tamil Nadu.
The minister added that misinformation about industrial projects could discourage investors and harm youth employment prospects, noting that the state had already facilitated 32 lakh jobs under current initiatives.
Raja concluded that the central government had also issued clarifications on the matter and that Tamil Nadu remained a preferred destination for global manufacturers like Foxconn.
Source: News 18 Tamil Nadu
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