Tata Motors and Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) have opened a ₹9,000 crore passenger car plant in Panapakkam village, Ranipet district, Tamil Nadu. This is the first Indian facility making JLR’s luxury vehicles. Chief Minister M.K. Stalin inaugurated the plant on February 9, 2026, and flagged off the first cars. N. Chandrasekaran, Tata Sons and Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles chairman, said, "The inauguration of the new facility marks a significant milestone in the company’s journey to accelerate India’s leadership in sustainable and future-ready manufacturing." This Ranipet plant brings advanced technology and a skilled workforce together to build world-class cars. CM Stalin stated, "The commencement of operations at the new car manufacturing facility in Ranipet district has heralded the State’s expansion of world-class automotive manufacturing." The plant will increase production in phases and reach its full capacity of 250,000 vehicles per year over five to seven years. It will serve both Indian and global markets. The facility is expected to generate over 5,000 direct and indirect jobs and promote skill development in the region. Highlighting the Tata Group's long-standing role, CM Stalin said, "Tata Group has long played a pivotal role in nation-building and that it shares a deep, historic partnership with Tamil Nadu."