Deccan Region Today
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Latest News On South India's Global Engagement
From Team Deccan Centre
May 14, 2026
Andhra Pradesh
Business
Carrier Global to minimise price increases in India, CEO says
Carrier Global is working to keep prices stable in India amidst global supply issues. The company is investing $100 million in Andhra Pradesh for a new facility. This expansion aims to meet growing demand both in India and for exports. Carrier anticipates strong double-digit growth in India for the next decade.
Geopolitics
Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu to announce measures to counter West Asia war impact
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu will unveil precautionary measures within two days to counter the West Asia conflict's impact. The government will announce steps to safeguard the state from the US-Iran war's effects. He urged citizens to support economic strengthening by avoiding unnecessary gold buying and foreign travel.
Technology
Nara Lokesh Says Andhra Pradesh Emerging as Major Manufacturing Hub
Andhra Pradesh is steadily transforming into one of India’s fastest growing manufacturing destinations, according to State IT and Industries Minister Nara Lokesh, who shared a special video highlighting the state’s industrial progress. The minister said the phrase Made in Andhra Pradesh is gradually gaining international recognition and trust due to the growing presence of global and national companies setting up operations in the state.
Tamil Nadu
Business
First Participation in Data Centre Projects in India, with an investment in a ~200 MW Portfolio across Three cities
Takashi Ueda; hereinafter “Mitsui Fudosan”) through Mitsui Fudosan Asia Pvt. Ltd. (Head Office: Singapore), has participated in data centre projects across the three cities of Mumbai, Chennai, and Hyderabad in India, with a combined gross power capacity of approximately 200 MW. Mitsui Fudosan’s stake in these projects is through its investment in the CapitaLand India Data Centre Fund. This marked the Group’s first participation in data centre investments in India.
Telangana
Business
Uber plans expansion in Hyderabad, explores corporate office in Future City
Uber is planning to expand its Hyderabad Centre of Excellence and is exploring a corporate office in Bharat Future City following a meeting between CEO Dara Khosrowshahi and Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, who also proposed multi-level parking projects with EV charging facilities