Jabil partners with Gujarat Government for Rs 1,000 crore investment in Dholera

19 Nov 2024 CW Team

US-based electronics manufacturer Jabil has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Gujarat government to set up an electronics manufacturing services (EMS) facility in the Dholera Special Investment Region (DSIR). The MoU, valued at Rs 1,000 crore, was signed on November 14, 2024, in the presence of Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel.

The state-of-the-art manufacturing unit will focus on sectors including networking, automotive, and capital goods, and is expected to begin operations by 2027, creating around 5,000 jobs. Jabil, with over 100 global locations, will leverage its worldwide presence combined with local expertise to foster technological innovation and growth in Gujarat's manufacturing sector.

This investment is in line with Gujarat's vision to make Dholera a key industrial hub, attracting global players to contribute to the region’s economic development.

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