MEPZ SEZ Approves Investments of Over ₹443 Crores in August, Creating 2,427 Jobs
August 10, 2026
The Unit Approval Committee (UAC) of MEPZ Special Economic Zone chaired by Thiru. Alex Paul Menon, IAS, Zonal Development Commissioner has approved eleven significant investment proposals during its August meeting, reinforcing the Tamil Nadu, Andaman & Puducherry region's position as a premier destination for export-oriented growth. The approvals, comprising 9 new SEZ units and 2 Export Oriented Units, represent a combined investment of ₹443.11 crores and are expected to generate 2,427 employment opportunities across diverse industrial sectors including manufacturing, information technology, and logistics services.
Major Approvals:
* M/s. ZF Industrial Technology Coimbatore Private Limited will establish a manufacturing facility at Aspen Park Infra Coimbatore, representing an investment of ₹336.13 crores that will create 250 direct employment opportunities and strengthen the region's capabilities in advanced manufacturing.
* M/s. Sanmina-SCI India Private Limited has been approved to establish a manufacturing unit at SIPCOT Hi-Tech SEZ in Oragadam, Sriperumbudur, with an investment of ₹72.72 crores expected to generate 1,350 jobs and further consolidate the manufacturing ecosystem in the region.
* M/s. Visionet Systems Pvt Ltd will expand its existing operations at ELCOT SEZ in Vilankurichi, Coimbatore, with an additional investment of ₹11.31 crores that will support 294 new employment opportunities in the service-oriented sector.
The cumulative effect of these approvals positions the region as a multi-sectoral hub capable of supporting integrated industrial ecosystems. These projects are poised to generate substantial employment opportunities and attract significant investments, while catalyzing downstream economic activity, strengthening supporting infrastructure, and reinforcing the region’s position as a reliable destination for export-oriented enterprises.
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