SFO Technologies, a Kochi-based electronics manufacturing services firm and the flagship company of the NeST Group, plans to establish an electronic components plant in Theni district, Tamil Nadu, with an investment of INR 22.7 billion. The proposed facility is intended to manufacture printed circuit boards (PCBs) and a range of components for the electronics industry.
The company signed a memorandum of understanding for the project with the Tamil Nadu government at the TN Rising Conclave in Madurai on 08 December 2025.
The planned unit is expected to begin production within two years and reach full capacity within six years, subject to land allocation. SFO Technologies has sought a 60-acre plot for the facility. The project aligns with Tamil Nadu’s strategy to attract industrial investments beyond established hubs such as Chennai, Hosur and Coimbatore.
The Theni facility is expected to produce PCBs and may also manufacture components including composites, connectors, relays and optical transceivers. The location is under consideration partly due to its proximity to Kerala, which could support operational and administrative efficiencies. Wind energy potential in the region is also being assessed as a possible source of renewable power for the plant.
The company plans to begin operations in Theni with PCB production. It has additionally requested land in Krishnagiri for a separate plant proposed for connector manufacturing.
SFO Technologies operates manufacturing facilities in Kerala and Karnataka and provides electronics manufacturing services for sectors including telecommunications, healthcare, industrial systems and transportation.
