Why did Ford choose Chennai instead of Pune in the 1990s? This episode traces the story behind that landmark decision, how it transformed Tamil Nadu into an automobile powerhouse, why Ford exited India in 2021, and what its ongoing talks with the State government could mean for the future of the Maraimalai Nagar plant.

Top officials of US-based automaker Ford Motor Company on Monday met Tamil Nadu chief minister C Joseph Vijay at the Secretariat to discuss expediting manufacturing operations at…

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay urges Ford to resume production and expand operations at its Maraimalai Nagar facility during a recent meeting.