Uniindia: Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 18 (UNI) Global IT major Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) on Thursday firmed up its plans to expand its operations in Kerala by signing a Memorandum of Understanding for leasing of 97 acres of land at the Technocity at Pallipuram near here, which will bring a hefty investment of Rs 1200-1500 crore to the state.