Deccan Region Today

Tirupati Region Attracts Rs. 117.32 bn in Investment Proposals

Tirupati, Chittoor, Annamayya, Kadapa and Nellore districts are set to attract proposed industrial investments of Rs. 117.32 bn through 67 memoranda of understanding exchanged at the concluding regional investment conference in Sri City. The proposals could generate 20,879 jobs across the five districts.

Karnataka, DGFT to host state-level workshop to help exporters leverage FTAs

On October 30, a workshop will be organized by the DGFT, Karnataka government, and FIEO in Bengaluru. The event aims to enhance Karnataka's export competitiveness and awareness of Free Trade Agreements. Nearly 200 participants, including exporters and industry officials, are expected to attend. Technical sessions will cover opportunities in various sectors and policy interventions under new FTAs. Senior officials and the state minister will address attendees at this important event.

CM DK Shivakumar eyes Swiss role in tunnel infrastructure

Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Wednesday highlighted the scope for collaboration between Swiss companies and Karnataka in tunnel infrastructure during a meeting with Swiss ambassador Maya Tissafi on Wednesday. The duo held talks on strengthening bilateral cooperation across various sectors.

TN to not merely follow technology but create it and export, says minister

The Tamil Nadu government has set aside Rs 50 crore for startups this financial year as it courts international game studios and AI companies, betting that animation, visual effects, gaming and comics (AVGC) can help drive its goal of a $1.5 trillion economy, according to R Kumar, the state’s minister for artificial intelligence.

IITM Pravartak, Dialog Axiata inks MoU to advance research, innovation in Sri Lanka

IITM Pravartak and Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka's number one connectivity provider, has signed a MoU to advance applied research, innovation and technology development in Sri Lanka. The MoU for this strategic partnership, which was signed in Colombo, marks an important milestone in India-Sri Lanka cooperation. It brings together international expertise, local universities and industry stakeholders to develop practical solutions to national and societal challenges. It also seeks to strengthen Sri Lanka's research capabilities and create opportunities to translate new ideas into real-world applications.

Telangana Tourism seeks US investors ahead of 2026 global summit

The Telangana Tourism Department is engaging with investors, industry leaders and members of the Indian diaspora in the United States to promote the State’s tourism investment potential ahead of the Invest Telangana Global Summit 2026, which is scheduled to take place in Hyderabad in December.

US Wealthtech Firm AssetMark Opens Global Capability Centre in Hyderabad

AssetMark, a leading US-based wealth management platform serving more than 10,000 financial advisors, today announced the opening of AssetMark Global Wealth, its Global Capability Centre (GCC) in Hyderabad. Equipped to house approximately 500 employees, the centre strengthens AssetMark’s global technology and business operations, while further expanding AssetMark’s presence in India and creating opportunities to attract and nurture local talent.

Telangana: University of Hyderabad, Edith Cowan University explore academic collaboration

A delegation from Edith Cowan University (ECU), Australia, visited the University of Hyderabad (UoH) on October 28 to explore opportunities for academic and research collaboration between the two institutions. The delegation comprised Prof. Maryam Omari, Executive Dean, School of Business and Law; David Mathews, Pro-Vice Chancellor of ECU Sri Lanka and Officer for Strategic Partnerships; and Dr. Suku Sukunesan, Associate Professor, School of Business and Law, ECU, Western Australia.