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From Team Deccan Centre
April 20, 2026
Andhra Pradesh
Business
Andhra’s new gold mine could change India’s import story
India is set to launch its first large-scale private gold mine, the Jonnagiri project in Andhra Pradesh, aiming to boost domestic production and reduce reliance on imports. Developed by Geomysore, the mine, with significant investment and potential resources, is expected to produce up to 1,000 kg of gold annually, marking a crucial step in India's mining ambitions.
Karnataka
Technology
Karnataka ready for global partnerships beyond tech: DK Shivakumar
Karnataka is actively seeking global partnerships across trade, innovation, and collaboration. The state aims to strengthen ties with over 80 countries. Bengaluru is highlighted as a hub for talent and investment. The Global Innovation Alliance is evolving for outcome-driven collaborations. The Bengaluru Tech Summit 2026 will focus on AI and beyond, fostering deeper co-creation and long-term global partnerships.
Geopolitics
Karnataka a stable partner amid global economic shifts: CM
Chief minister Siddaramaiah on Friday presented the state as a stable and collaborative partner amid shifting global economic and technological alignments, and urged foreign governments and industry leaders to invest in the state. He also highlighted efforts to expand growth beyond the capital through the “Beyond Bengaluru” initiative, which aims to develop innovation clusters in smaller cities and widen the scope for international engagement.
Tamil Nadu
Business
Renault's Indian push: 7 new cars, Euro 2 Billion exports, 5% share target; India to be 3rd largest market
A month after unveiling its ‘futuREady 2030' growth blueprint in Paris, François Provost, CEO of Renault Group, on Thursday outlined the India chapter of the French carmaker's global ambitions. During a week-long visit to India, he sketched a four-pillar "futuREady India" strategy that casts the country not merely as a sales market but as a proving ground for scale, engineering and exports.
Jobs, infra upgrade, urban planning: DMK, TVK, AIADMK outline growth roadmap for Tiruchy
The DMK’s proposals position Tiruchy as a key node in Tamil Nadu’s manufacturing and export ecosystem. Among the highlights is the plan to establish a Global Talent Gateway to provide advanced skill training and research facilities, particularly in heavy manufacturing. The party has also proposed setting up Global Capability Centres in cities, including Tiruchy, by 2030, alongside a dry port to strengthen export logistics. In addition, food processing clusters are planned to boost agro-based industries.
Telangana
Business
Telangana Aerospace Defence Investment Push Attracts US Firms to Hyderabad Hub
Telangana aerospace defence investment push gains momentum as government invites US firms highlighting rapid growth policy support Hyderabad ecosystem and strong MSME participation in advanced technology sectors.