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Tata Motors Ltd is preparing to break ground on a significant new manufacturing facility for Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) in Tamil Nadu. The ₹9,000 crore project, spanning over 400 acres of land near Panapakkam in Ranipet district, is slated to commence construction in September. The site, strategically located near the Chennai and Ennore ports, is set to become operational by late 2025 or early 2026.

In a significant development for Maharashtra's automotive sector, Ather Energy, a prominent electric scooter manufacturer, has announced plans to establish its third manufacturing facility in the state. Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis revealed the decision, emphasizing the strategic choice of Aurangabad Industrial City (AURIC) for this substantial investment.

In a significant development, Taiwanese electronics giant Pegatron is reportedly in advanced discussions with The Tata Group to transfer control of its sole iPhone manufacturing plant in India to the Indian conglomerate. This move, backed by iPhone creator Apple, marks a strategic shift that could impact Apple's supply chain diversification efforts.

Saudi Arabia is reportedly in discussions with Tesla about establishing a manufacturing facility in the kingdom, but Elon Musk refutes the claims. Meanwhile, Turkey and Israel have also expressed interest in hosting Tesla factories.