Chennai, September 2, 2025 – Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin capped off the Germany segment of his latest overseas investment tour with an emphatic declaration: “The Germany leg of my overseas investment mission concludes on a strong note.”
At the Tamil Nadu Rising – Germany Investment Conclave, 23 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) were signed, committing to investments of ₹3,819 crore and promising the creation of over 9,000 new jobs.
Total Impact: 26 MoUs, ₹7,020 Crore, Over 15,000 Jobs
Spanning the entire Germany visit, a total of 26 MoUs were formalised, with an aggregate worth of ₹7,020 crore, projected to generate more than 15,000 jobs in Tamil Nadu.
Key Agreements & Strategic Partnerships
The three standout agreements include significant investments from major German companies:
Knorr-Bremse: Announced an investment of ₹2,000 crore to establish its first major manufacturing unit in Tamil Nadu, focused on railway doors and braking systems, generating approximately 3,500 jobs.
Nordex Group: Pledged ₹1,000 crore to expand wind turbine manufacturing capacity, leading to 2,500 new employment opportunities.
ebm-papst: Committed ₹201 crore over five years to expand its Global Capability Centre and manufacturing operations, creating 250 high-value jobs in HVAC, automotive, and industrial segments.
These mega-deals alone account for ₹3,201 crore and are expected to generate approximately 6,250 jobs.
Building Confidence & Global Outreach
Stalin positioned these milestones as proof that his “Dravidian Model” is forging real outcomes—turning conversations into commitments and trust into tangible growth.
Further, he said that the Germany visit “turned the spotlight on Tamil Nadu”—highlighting the state as the industrial heart of India, akin to Germany’s role in Europe
He also engaged with BMW Group, leveraging Tamil Nadu’s strength in automotive and electric vehicle sectors. BMW reaffirmed its long-term commitment to the state’s burgeoning EV ecosystem
Cultural Diplomacy & Diaspora Outreach
Stalin’s Germany itinerary blended business with culture—he visited the University of Cologne’s Tamil department, commending its extensive archive of Tamil literature and reflecting on Tamil Nadu’s contributions toward preservation of language and culture. The state government had previously extended ₹1.25 crore in support — reinforcing cultural bonds beyond investment deals.
In Düsseldorf, he spoke at a Tamil diaspora event, inviting overseas Tamils engaged in business to invest in their homeland—portraying those ties as both sentimental and strategic.
Stalin’s Germany visit closed with 26 MoUs worth ₹7,020 crore, promising over 15,000 jobs for Tamil Nadu.