Deccan Region Today

World's largest alternative asset manager Blackstone Inc mulls investment in Andhra Pradesh

Blackstone Inc, the world’s largest alternative asset manager has reportedly expressed interest in investing in Andhra Pradesh, with the company’s representatives recently visiting Makavarapalem in Anakapalli district. According to sources, the company needs 450 to 500 acres, or which its representatives visited the land bank earmarked for industries by the AP Industrial Infrastructure Corporation (APIIC).

La Trobe Corridor Opens Australian Pathway for Indian Startups

Indian startups are turning to Australia as a catalyst for global expansion, with new cross-border programs opening access to investors, research networks and international markets. Australia's La Trobe University is strengthening these links through its India-Australia BioInnovation Corridor, connecting Melbourne's research ecosystem with Bengaluru's rapidly growing biotechnology startup base. Karnataka accounts for more than one-third of India's biotechnology industry, with Bengaluru widely recognised as the country's leading life-science innovation hub, making it a key source of startups seeking international expansion.

West Asia tensions, weak rupee fuel 35% surge in domestic tourism demand across India

As geopolitical tensions in West Asia continue to disrupt international travel plans and the rupee weakens, Indian travellers are increasingly opting for destinations closer home, driving a surge in demand for domestic tourism. According to industry estimates, destinations in Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, Assam, Sikkim and Goa are witnessing a significant surge in bookings as travellers are avoiding trips abroad due to safety concerns and growing uncertainty.

Department of Space clears 2 new space hubs in Gujarat, TN to build rockets, payloads, launch ecosystem
In a bid to expand the space infrastructure in the country amid growing global competition in the sector the Department of Space has approved setting up of common technical facilities (CTFs) in Gujarat and Tamil Nadu. These facilities will be equipped with high-end testing, validation and integration infrastructure.

Align Technology Expands Global Operations With Plans for New Multi-Million Dollar Manufacturing Facility in Hyderabad, India

Align Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALGN), a leading global medical device company that designs, manufactures, and sells the Invisalign® System of clear aligners, iTero intraoral scanners and services, and exocad CAD/CAM software for digital orthodontics and restorative dentistry, today announced plans to open a new manufacturing facility in Hyderabad, India in 2027, create more than 300 direct jobs, and spend approximately $200 million in both capital and operational expense over the next several years.