Deccan Region Today

Commercial operations begin at ASR International airport, New era for North Andhra

Commercial flight operations began at Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport in Bhogapuram on Monday, marking a new chapter in the aviation and economic journey of North Andhra Pradesh. The airport welcomed its first commercial flight, IndiGo 6E 6408 from Hyderabad, at 6.45 am. GMR Visakhapatnam International Airport Limited (GVIAL) accorded a ceremonial water cannon salute to the aircraft. Air India Express, Air India, IndiGo, Scoot and India One also operated their first arrivals of the day. The airport recorded 52 planned air traffic movements (ATMs) on its opening day.

Razorpay builds proprietary AI model Vulcan to boost payment success rates

Payments technology company Razorpay on Tuesday rolled out an artificial intelligence (AI) model Vulcan trained across four billion transactions to improve payment success rates and detect frauds. The model, built with expertise from Nvidia and AWS (Amazon Web Services), enables routing, detection of frauds at the network level, flags risky cash on delivery transactions, and allows for predictive checkout personalisation.

GE Aerospace engineers in Bengaluru advance new services technologies to support customers

GE Aerospace (NYSE: GE) announced today that engineers at its Bengaluru technology centre are helping advance and scale new services and maintenance technologies that improve engine durability, reliability, and time on wing for customers worldwide. This includes supporting global deployment of 360 Foam Wash across MRO shops, expansion of AI-enabled inspection technologies, and continued progress in durability testing for engines operating in harsh environments.

Oriano Clean Energy Commissions 87 MWp Solar Power Project in Kalaburagi, Karnataka for Radiance Renewables

Oriano Clean Energy Pvt. Ltd., one of India's leading clean energy companies, announced the successful commissioning of an 87 MWp DC / 60 MW AC ground-mounted solar power project for Radiance Renewables in Korwar village, Kalaburagi district, Karnataka. The plant achieved its Commercial Operation Date (COD) in May 2026. The project is located in Korwar village, Kalaburagi district, Karnataka, spread across approximately 208 acres and is awarded on Turnkey EPC basis with BOS EPC having Fixed-tilt Mounting Structures & Central Inverters and Evacuation Infrastructure executed by Oriano includes 110 kV Switchyard, GSS and 2.65 km, 110 kV transmission line, along with STU related approvals on end to end basis ensuring reliable and efficient grid connectivity for the project.

MacGregor Secures Comprehensive Hatch Cover and Cargo Handling Order for Six LNG-Powered Containerships at Cochin Shipyard Limited

MacGregor has been selected to deliver a comprehensive scope of cargo handling solutions for six 1,700 TEU dual-fuel LNG-powered containerships to be built at Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) in India. The vessels are being built for the CMA CGM. The six 1,700 TEU vessels are scheduled for delivery between 2029 and 2031. They will support and reinforce India’s role as a strategic hub for global trade and sustainable shipbuilding.

GT Bharathi to develop a WTC in Chengalpattu as part of its ₹7,000 crore mixed-use project

Chennai-based real estate developer GT Bharathi announced that it has been granted a licence by the World Trade Centers Association (WTCA) to develop a World Trade Center (WTC) in Chengalpattu. The company plans to develop the WTC as the centrepiece of an integrated, IT-centric mixed-use township spread across approximately 150 acres, with an estimated development value of ₹7,000 crore.

Two-day UAE property showcase in Hyderabad targets Indian investors

Leading UAE property developers will present their latest residential, commercial and mixed-use projects at a two-day property exhibition in Hyderabad later this year, as organisers seek to strengthen investment ties between the UAE and India. The Property Grand Expo, organised by The Times of India Group in partnership with UAE-based Global Edge Advertisements, will take place from October 31 to November 1, 2026, at JRC Conventions and Trade Fairs in Hyderabad.

Telangana aims to emerge as India’s life sciences innovation capital with $25B investment target by 2030

As India sets an ambitious roadmap to reach a $130 billion pharmaceutical market valuation by 2030, industry leaders converged in Hyderabad to outline the country’s shift from volume-driven manufacturing to high-value innovation, research, and global regulatory excellence. Ahead of the 19th edition of CPHI & PMEC India 2026, scheduled for November across two venues, senior stakeholders emphasized that the next phase of Indian pharma requires a synchronised effort across CDMO services, digital transformation, and stringent quality compliance.

Puducherry Exports Hit Rs 4,900 Cr

In a major boost to its economic and industrial landscape, Puducherry has recorded approximately ₹4,900 crore in exports, comfortably surpassing the ₹4,000 crore goal set under its Export Policy, according to data from the Trade Intelligence and Analytics (TIA) Portal. The Puducherry Export Policy, notified in Sept. 2021, outlined a roadmap to transform the Union Territory into an innovative and globally competitive export hub. It had set a target to scale up exports from ₹2,500 crore to ₹4,000 crore by the 2025–26 fiscal year while improving infrastructure, expanding market access, and diversifying the product base.