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| தமிழ் நாடு தொழில் வழிகாட்டி நிறுவனம் | |
| Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Formed | 15 July 1992; 33 years ago (1992-07-15) |
| Preceding agency |
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| Jurisdiction | Government of Tamil Nadu |
| Headquarters | Chennai |
| Employees | 60+ |
| Agency executives | |
| Parent agency | Industries, Investment Promotion & Commerce Department |
| Website | investingintamilnadu |
Guidance Tamil Nadu (formerly Tamil Nadu Industrial Guidance and Export Promotion Bureau[1]) is the nodalinvestment promotion agency of theGovernment of Tamil Nadu. Established in 1992, it plays a central role in attracting and supporting investments across sectors in the state ofTamil Nadu. Operating under the Industries, Investment Promotion and Commerce Department, Guidance Tamil Nadu provides end-to-end support to investors and functions under the purview of Minister Dr.T. R. B. Rajaa.
Guidance Tamil Nadu was established as a non-profit registered Society with the objective of attracting major investments into the state. It is headquartered inChennai, comprising a team of over 60 professionals with expertise in business, law, economics, policy, and analytics.[2][3]
Guidance, under the aegis of the Industries Department, and in collaboration with other Government departments and agencies, undertook several measures to mitigate the effects of the pandemic for industries and carried out several initiatives to restore the confidence of the investors.[4][5][6]
Partnering with theWorld Economic Forum (WEF), it established India’s firstadvanced manufacturing hub (AMHUB) in Tamil Nadu. It is one of the 19 AMHUBs in the world.[7] This platform focuses on engaging entire regional production ecosystems to identify and address regional opportunities and challenges brought by theFourth Industrial Revolution by amplifying regional success stories, sharing best practices & incubating new partnerships.[8]
It also entered into an agreement withIndian School of Business (ISB) to work on a broader objective of economic recovery and growth. It is a tripartite partnership where Academia, Government and Industry come together to work on economic development of the State.[9]
| Sl. No | Company | Incorporated | Headquarters | Department | Role | Type | Remarks | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu Limited (SIPCOT) | 1972 | Chennai | Industries | Large & Medium scale Industries Promotion | State Govt. Body | www.sipcot.comArchived 2012-11-23 at theWayback Machine | |
| 2 | Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation Limited (TIDCO) | 1965 | Chennai | Industries | Industrial Infrastructure Services/Finances | State Govt. Undertaking | NBFC | tidco.tn.gov.inArchived 2012-10-27 at theWayback Machine |
| 3 | Tamil Nadu Small Industries Development Corporation Limited (SIDCO) | 1970 | Chennai | Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises | Small-scale Industries Promotion | State Govt. Undertaking | www.sidco.tn.nic.inArchived 2012-08-22 at theWayback Machine |