Deccan Region Today

Japan-style clusters and real-time governance to drive industrial reconnaissance in Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh is charting a massive economic transformation, setting sights on capturing Rs 23 lakh cr in total investments and creating 20 lakh jobs over the next five years. Elaborating the underlying strategy, Industries and Commerce Minister TG Bharath stressed that the state is intentionally moving away from single-sector reliance, choosing instead a diversified, multi-industry playbook.

NAN Silox GreenMet gets green nod for ₹1,400 crore battery recycling plant

NAN Silox GreenMet Pvt Ltd, a 50:50 joint venture between NAN GreenMet and Belgium-based Silox Group, has received consent to establish for its planned ₹1,400 crore lithium-ion battery recycling and critical metals recovery plant at Naidupeta in Andhra Pradesh, the company said on Wednesday. The approval clears the way for ground breaking, which is expected shortly, and marks a key step in the venture’s plan to build domestic capacity in battery-material recovery.

Czech Republic Deputy PM Karel Havlek meets BEML Chairman to explore industrial collaboration

First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic, Karel Havlek, met BEML Ltd Chairman and Managing Director Shantanu Roy in Bengaluru, with discussions focusing on strengthening India-Czech industrial and technology cooperation. On Wednesday, Havlek visited the company's headquarters along with a high-level Czech delegation to explore opportunities for industry-to-industry partnerships, technology collaboration and advanced manufacturing.

Gopalan Aerospace Builds On US$40 Million Investment With New Hoskote Production Line

Gopalan Aerospace India Private Limited (GAIPL), part of Gopalan Enterprises, today launched a new production line at its Hoskote facility in Bengaluru, strengthening its capacity to pursue higher-value manufacturing programmes across the aerospace, defence, and space sectors. The launch took place in the presence of H.E. Karel Havlíček, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic, and Mr. C. Prabhakar, Director, Gopalan Enterprises.

CapitaLand unveils Chennai data centre as Tamil Nadu deepens digital push

Tamil Nadu on Thursday strengthened its position as a destination for digital infrastructure and technology investments with the unveiling of CapitaLand Data Centre Chennai 01 in Ambattur, Chennai. The ceremony was attended by Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay and Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Energy, Trade and Industry (Trade) Gan Kim Yong.

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Holds Talks With Singapore Deputy PM on Investments

After holding bilateral talks with Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay inspected flood mitigation and desilting works at two locations in Chennai. The inspection covered Captain Cotton Canal in Vyasarpadi and the confluence of Otteri Nullah and Buckingham Canal in the Basin Bridge area.

Telangana CM invites UK investors with growth pitch

Chief minister A Revanth Reddy on Wednesday assured UK investors of policy continuity, a large talent pool and a conducive business environment, saying Telangana was well positioned for rapid growth, particularly in manufacturing. A high-level UK delegation led by mayors Oliver Coppard of South Yorkshire, Tracy Brabin of West Yorkshire and David Skaith of York and North Yorkshire met the CM at the MCR HRD Institute to explore partnerships in trade, investment, innovation, education and culture, following the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA).

Dy CM Bhatti Vikramarka invites investors to Telangana, assures government support

Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka on Thursday invited entrepreneurs from across the world to invest in the state, assuring them of government support through single-window clearances and the provision of land, power and water for industries. Addressing the Samakhya Chamber of Commerce Global Business Meet–2026 at HITEX here, he said Hyderabad offered a favourable environment for investment, supported by infrastructure, law and order, a skilled workforce and a multicultural atmosphere.

Raghu Vamsi Group to partner University of Sheffield’s AMRC for super alloys facility in Telangana

Aerospace and defence player Raghu Vamsi Group has signed a memorandum of understanding with University of Sheffield’s Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre for technical know-how for the Hyderabad-headquartered company’s proposed superalloys manufacturing facility in Telangana. The three-year agreement will bring together the manufacturing capabilities of Raghu Vamsi, including those of its UK subsidiary PT Precision Machined Components Ltd (PT-PMC), and AMRC’s expertise in superalloys, single crystal castings and industrial innovation.