India, April 10 -- Electronics manufacturer Dixon Technologies has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Tamil Nadu government to set up a manufacturing facility near Chennai with a total investment of INR 1,000 Cr.

In a statement, the state government said that the company's upcoming unit in Kancheepuram's Oragadam IndoSpace Industrial Park will manufacture laptops and personal computers (PCs).

The proposed unit is expected to create employment opportunities for 5,000 people in the state.

"Dixon's leadership acknowledged what we've always believed: Tamil Nadu's progressive policies, robust infrastructure, highly skilled workforce and above all ease of doing business at a fast pace make it the most attractive destination ...