NMB Minebea (MinebeaMitsumi Subsidiary) to Invest ₹1,980 Crore in Semiconductor & R&D Facility at Origins by Mahindra, Chennai
Japanese Semiconductor Firm NMB Minebea Signs MoU for Tiruvallur Facility
NMB Minebea, a subsidiary of MinebeaMitsumi, will invest Rs 1,980 crore to establish a manufacturing and research and development facility in Tiruvallur district. The Government of Tamil Nadu signed the Memorandum of Understanding in the presence of Chief Minister M. K. Stalin at the Secretariat in Chennai.
Location and Infrastructure
The unit will come up at the Mahindra Origins Industrial Park and will focus on building a comprehensive manufacturing ecosystem for high-value semiconductor components. Origins by Mahindra, Chennai is an industrial cluster spread over approximately 600 acres with Phase-1 spanning approximately 300 acres, and is Tamil Nadu's first IGBC Platinum Pre-certified Industrial Cluster, developed as a joint venture between Mahindra World City, Chennai and Sumitomo Corporation, Japan. The facility is strategically located on NH-16 (Kolkata Highway) and within the influence zone of the Chennai-Bengaluru Industrial Corridor and Chennai-Vizag Industrial Corridor.
Products and Manufacturing Focus
The facility will produce Insulated-Gate Bipolar Transistors (IGBTs), Integrated Circuits (ICs), as well as motors and sensors. These technologies are widely used in electric vehicles, industrial automation, renewable energy systems, and advanced electronics applications.
Employment and Economic Impact
This venture is expected to generate 1,400 jobs, with an emphasis on high-skilled technical roles, which will account for more than 40 percent of the new workforce. The new unit is expected to integrate local suppliers into global electronics supply chains.
About MinebeaMitsumi
Operating across 28 countries, MinebeaMitsumi manufactures precision mechanical and electronic components for automotive, industrial and electronics sectors. NMB-Minebea India Private Limited was founded in 2013 to cater to the needs of the Indian market and create new opportunities. The MinebeaMitsumi Group currently manufactures, develops, and sells a wide range of its products at seven locations across India, primarily focusing on components for aircrafts, automobiles, and measuring devices.
Broader Investment Package
As part of a broader push in manufacturing, the Government of Tamil Nadu also signed a separate MoU with Bengaluru-based Aequs Group for Rs 4,000 crore to strengthen aerospace manufacturing capabilities at the SIPCOT-Shoolagiri Industrial Park in Krishnagiri district. The projects are expected to generate employment for around 8,400 people across both sectors.
Government Engagement
Following the MoU signing, the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister held a meeting on May 19, 2026 with MinebeaMitsumi executives including Executive Director and Chairman of NMB-Minebea India Shoji Shishido, Head of India Business Development Office Daesuke Matsuda, Deputy Head Mokka Kyohara, and Sam George. The interaction formed part of ongoing engagement with the company following the earlier Memorandum of Understanding signed for the project, and highlighted continued coordination on investment plans in the state.