The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) welcomed the Tamil Nadu Budget 2026-27, presented by the Minister for Finance, Planning and Development, Marie Wilson, calling it a fiscally disciplined, growth-first Budget anchored to the State’s target of a USD 1.5 trillion economy by 2031.

CII backed the Tamil Nadu Industrial Policy, Guidance 3.0, the Single Window Portal 3.0, and the Non-Resident Tamil Investment Facilitation Desk alongside new SIPCOT industrial parks, the Thoothukudi-Tirunelveli Space Industrial Investment Zone, expanded logistics infrastructure, and Arivagam, India’s first AI and Innovation City.

Ravichandran Purushothaman, Chairman, CII Southern Region and President, Danfoss India, said, “This maiden Budget delivers on fundamentals of industrial competitiveness, AI-led investment facilitation, and infrastructure built for scale.

Battery storage, rooftop solar, smart metering, and EV charging networks aren’t add-ons here; they are core to Tamil Nadu’s pitch as India’s top investment destination.

These steps will also help MSMEs unlock the full potential of India’s Free Trade Agreements and propel manufacturing growth across the State. CII is ready to execute alongside the Government on every one of these fronts.”

Devarajan, Chairman, CII Tamil Nadu State Council and Managing Director, URC Construction, said, “Fiscal discipline and development don’t usually move together, this Budget makes them.

The Integrated Urban Development Mission, MY-HOME, upgraded industrial infrastructure, and AI-enabled planning approvals are execution-focused, not aspirational. MSMEs get real support here — capital subsidies, women entrepreneurship, green manufacturing and that’s where industrial growth compounds fastest.

These steps will help MSMEs unlock the full potential of India’s Free Trade Agreements and propel Tamil Nadu’s manufacturing sector onto a stronger export footing.”

Murugavel Janakiraman, Vice Chairman, CII Tamil Nadu and Founder & CEO, Matrimony.com, said, “The AI Mission expansion, the new AI Economy Mission, and Arivagam are a statement of intent: Tamil Nadu wants to lead India’s digital economy, not follow it. New ITIs, AI and robotics training, and expanded apprenticeships mean the talent pipeline is being built in parallel, not as an afterthought. That’s the difference between a jobs policy and a growth strategy.”

CII welcomed the Government’s fiscal discipline and revenue mobilisation measures and specifically flagged the Rs 2,022 crore allocation for Labour Welfare and Skill Development as a strong signal of intent. CII reaffirmed its commitment to work with the Government on industrial growth, MSME competitiveness, skill development, and investment promotion.

Noushad, Chairman, CII Coimbatore, said, “The Budget reinforces Tamil Nadu’s competitiveness by investing in the fundamentals that matter most to industry, modern infrastructure, technology adoption and skilled talent.

For Coimbatore, these measures will strengthen its established manufacturing base while opening new opportunities in sectors such as Global Capability Centres (GCCs), electronics and advanced manufacturing.

Continued investments in industrial infrastructure and skill development will enhance the region’s ability to attract quality investments and create high-value employment.