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Sri City takes centre stage during Minister Lokesh’s Korea tour
Andhra Pradesh’s strategic investment outreach in South Korea from July 5-11, 2026 led by Minister of IT, Electronics and Communication, HRD Nara Lokesh, has strengthened the state’s global investment profile, with Sri City emerging as one of the most prominently showcased industrial destinations during the visit.
Business
Daiki Axis setting up 3rd plant in India, bets big on sustainable water treatment sector
Japan's Daiki Axis will invest Rs 200 crore for a new manufacturing facility in Tumakuru, Karnataka. This facility will produce decentralized wastewater treatment systems using proprietary Johkasou technology. The expansion aims to meet India's growing demand for sustainable water recycling solutions. This investment supports India's 'Make in India' initiative and urban development goals. The new plant will enhance local manufacturing and reduce import dependence for these systems.
Technology
How Sriperumbudur emerged as global electronics hub
Twenty years ago, Sriperumbudur was little more than a fast growing industrial township on the outskirts of Chennai, known primarily for its automobile and component factories. Today, the corridor has emerged as one of India’s foremost electronics manufacturing hubs, producing everything from smartphones and TVs to refrigerators, telecom equipment and electronic components for markets across the world.