Why did Hyundai Motor choose Madras as its investment destination?
Madras offers very good infrastructural facilities. It has an excellent port well suited for exports. The power supply in Tamil Nadu is the best. The state government has been very industry-friendly. A full-fledged industrial park was made ready to facilitate growth in auto sector. Madras has also a very well established automobile ancillary industry. The city has a large number of engineering and technical institutes of repute. Therefore, availability of quality manpower is plenty. Tamil Nadu and especially Madras enjoys an excellent reputation for peaceful and harmonious industrial relations. Are you satisfied with the infrastructure facilities and the Industrial climate in Madras? We are definitely satisfied with the infrastructure facilities in Tamil Nadu. However, there is always scope for improvement. We feel that the national high ways should be widened to allow four/eight lane traffic. Do you plan to convert your Madras plant as a hub of Asian operations? Yes. Not just for Asia
