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S. Keerthana — Work as Minister

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S. Keerthana leads industries and investment — faster approvals, a Global Capability Centres corridor, industrial safety, and the proposed Hyundai shipyard at Thoothukudi.

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3 OctoberLast updated

Minister for Industries & Investment Promotion

IndustriesInvestment PromotionIndustrial Parks (SIPCOT)

MLA, Sivakasi · Sworn in 10 May 2026 (Phase 1)

The big numbers

At a Glance

21 daysTarget for industry approvals
1,700 acresFor the Thoothukudi shipyard
₹1,000 CrHitachi expansion MoU
23Industrial announcements in the Assembly
5,000 tTNPL ‘Vettri Notebook’ unit
GCCCorridor for Chennai

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Activity Timeline

September 2026

14–18 SepInternational

UK investment commitments

Coordinated investment work for the Chief Minister’s UK visit remotely and outlined commitments in advanced manufacturing, engineering, digital technology and GCCs.

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8–10 SepIndustries & Investment1,700 acres

Thoothukudi shipyard moves forward

Met the visiting HD KSOE (Hyundai) team, which surveyed the Thoothukudi site and said it was moving ahead; 1,700 acres were transferred to SIPCOT for Phase I as the project moved to the detailed-report stage.

Source: DT Next

August 2026

25 AugAssembly23

23 industrial announcements

Presented 23 announcements in the Assembly, including a Global Capability Centres corridor (OMR, Mount–Poonamallee Road and Pallavaram–Thoraipakkam), a ₹6 crore TNPL notebook unit at Mayanur, Karur (5,000 tonnes a year, “Vettri Notebook” brand), and a proposed green airport for Ramanathapuram.

Source: DT Next

July 2026

30 JulIndustries & Investment

Special industrial-safety mechanism

Announced a dedicated mechanism to prevent factory accidents and chemical leaks.

Source: ThePrint (PTI)

7 JulIndustries & Investment₹1,000 Cr

₹1,000 crore Hitachi expansion

Took part in the signing of a ₹1,000 crore Hitachi expansion MoU, expected to create about 1,000 jobs over three to five years.

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3 JulIndustries & Investment

CII Sprint 2030 launched

Launched CII Sprint 2030 in Coimbatore, and said industries would be planned sector by sector and district by district.

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June 2026

8 JunInternational

Hyundai Heavy Industries, South Korea

Visited HD Hyundai Heavy Industries in Ulsan; the company reaffirmed interest in a large shipyard at Thoothukudi.

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May 2026

28 MayIndustries & Investment21 days

21-day industry approvals

Set a target of approving new industries within 21 days, with faster single-window clearances and wider use of AI.

Source: Indian Express Tamil

27 MayIndustries & Investment

Guidance Tamil Nadu and SIPCOT Manapparai

Reviewed investment initiatives at Guidance Tamil Nadu; at SIPCOT Manapparai, flagged undeveloped allotted plots and ordered a comprehensive audit of industrial parks.

Source: Indian Express Tamil

10 MayAppointment

Sworn in as Cabinet Minister

Took oath in Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay’s first cabinet at the Nehru Indoor Stadium, Chennai.

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