Deccan Region Today

Andhra Pradesh Cabinet okays new policy to attract foreign universities

The State Cabinet meeting, chaired by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu at the Secretariat on Wednesday, approved a policy to attract foreign higher educational institutions, and leading private universities to the State, besides taking a series of decisions covering education, healthcare, welfare, agriculture and land administration.

Karnataka biosciences companies explore partnerships with Montana

The Bengaluru leg of the visit of Montana Governor Greg Gianforte brought together a diverse group of Indian biotechnology, biopharmaceutical, medtech, genomics, bio-manufacturing, precision medicine and digital health companies, with several expressing interest in exploring research, technology, clinical development, manufacturing and market-access opportunities with Montana, USA.

Karnataka, IVCA explore co-investment framework to accelerate DeepTech commercialisation

The Indian Venture and Alternate Capital Association (IVCA) convened the Bharat DeepTech Roundtable in Bengaluru, chaired by Priyank Kharge, Minister for Home Affairs, Information Technology, Biotechnology and E-Governance, Government of Karnataka. The discussion also highlighted Karnataka’s “Government First” approach, under which the state outlined support for startups addressing public challenges through pilots, funding, sandbox environments and access to government databases.

Cochin Shipyard starts building three transverse tugs for Danish firm

Expanding its footprint into Europe, Cochin Shipyard held a steel-cutting ceremony for three advanced battery-electric 70-tonne bollard-pull tugs for Denmark-headquartered Svitzer A/S, a global leader in marine towage, port infrastructure, and emergency response services.

Opposition to turtle excluders worries exporters in Kerala

It has been seven years since the Keralam government issued a notification making installation of Turtle Excluder Device (TED) mandatory for trawler boats. However, as the Ministry of Commerce intensifies the nationwide drive to enforce the TED law and prevail upon the US government to lift the seven-year-old ban on Indian wild-caught shrimp, the resistance from Keralam fishers has spread concern among the export community.

VinFast eyes India e2W market, signs up 50+ dealers

Vietnamese electric vehicle maker VinFast is stepping up its India expansion beyond electric cars, preparing to enter the country’s fast-growing electric two-wheeler market with a network of more than 50 dealers across 34 cities in 15 states and Union territories. The company on Thursday signed Letters of Intent (LOIs) with its first 50-plus e-motorcycle dealer partners, marking the beginning of its dedicated electric two-wheeler distribution network in India.

D. E. Shaw’s New Neopolis Campus to Boost Hyderabad Presence in 2027

D. E. Shaw India will open a new office of more than 600,000 square feet at Grava Business Park in Neopolis, Kokapet, in 2027. The company announced the plan on 7 October during an event marking its 30 years in India at its Jubilee Hills office in Hyderabad. Telangana IT and Industries Minister Duddilla Sridhar Babu attended the event. The new workspace at the My Home Grava project will operate alongside the company’s long-standing Jubilee Hills base, according to the announcement.

Hyderabad GCCs Expected to Drive Investment Deals at Telangana Summit

The Invest Telangana Global Summit 2026, scheduled for December 7 to 9, is expected to bring investment commitments from global companies planning to set up or expand Global Capability Centres (GCCs) in Hyderabad. Industry sources said several firms may sign memoranda of understanding with the State government during the three-day event.