Kerala to become hub for automobile companies: Eight companies start operations, more to come

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Kerala is set to become an automation hub for manufacturing automation technology and software for new-generation vehicles of global brands like BMW, Audi, and Benz. Eight companies have started operations in Technopark and Kinfra in this regard, and some more companies are expected to come. Discussions are underway with some global companies for this. With this, a huge industrial boom related to vehicle manufacturing is expected in Kerala.

Nissan Digital, D Space, Bluebinaries, Quest Global, UST, Tata Elxsi, Visteon, and Asia Technologies have started operations. The systems for climate control, gear, steering, and engine power settings in new-generation vehicles are manufactured using SDV (Software Designed Vehicle) technology. A delegation from the Industries Department has visited Germany, which is the main centre of this technology, and has also explored the possibility of cooperation.

Favorable industrial policy

• The industrial policy that simplifies procedures and creates a favourable environment for industries is attracting global companies to Kerala.

• With the availability of land and infrastructure, more companies are ready to invest in Kerala. The new generation with job skills is also attractive.

Investment worth crores, job opportunities

With the arrival of such industrial institutions, there will be investments worth crores in Kerala. Job opportunities will also increase. Companies are offering good salaries to skilled workers.

''We are targeting the automobile market of the future. A conclave of institutions in the field of automobile manufacturing was held earlier

-P Rajeev,

Industry Minister