Chennai: In a significant development for Tamil Nadu’s electronics manufacturing landscape, global tech brand HP is set to establish a new laptop and all-in-one PC manufacturing unit in Oragadam, near Chennai. The project will be carried out in collaboration with Dixon Technologies, following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the state government.
The new state-of-the-art facility will involve an estimated investment of Rs 1,000 crore and is expected to create approximately 5,000 jobs, according to State Industries Minister T.R.B. Rajaa.
Announcing the news on social media, Minister Rajaa described the initiative as a “significant milestone” in Tamil Nadu’s efforts to emerge as a leading hub for electronics production. “HP laptops, soon to be #MadeInTamilNadu!” he wrote.
HP laptops, soon to be #MadeInTamilNadu !
Another big day for #electronics manufacturing in #TamilNadu!
Today in the presence of Honourable @CMOTamilNadu Thiru. @MKStalin avargal, Dixon Technologies has signed an MoU for a brand-new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility at… pic.twitter.com/xdqGGMSws7
— Dr. T R B Rajaa (@TRBRajaa) April 9, 2025
Dixon Technologies, one of India’s largest electronics manufacturing services companies, already operates plants in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Andhra Pradesh. The Chennai facility marks the company’s strategic expansion into southern India. Dixon manufactures devices for top global brands including Samsung, Xiaomi, OnePlus, and Motorola.
The move comes at a time when India’s electronics manufacturing sector is witnessing exponential growth. According to industry data, manufacturing output has jumped from Rs 2.4 lakh crore in 2014 to Rs 9.8 lakh crore in 2024. Mobile phone manufacturing alone has reached Rs 4.4 lakh crore, with exports valued at Rs 1.5 lakh crore. Nearly 98% of mobile phones used in the country are now produced domestically, making smartphones India’s fourth-largest export item.
The new HP facility is expected to further strengthen Tamil Nadu’s position in the national electronics manufacturing ecosystem and contribute to the country’s broader ‘Make in India’ initiative.
