Deccan Region Today

Andhra Pradesh Exports: AP ranks seventh in exports.. a new milestone with Rs. 1.77 lakh crore

Andhra Pradesh has secured the seventh position in the country in exports of products to various countries of the world . According to the 2025-26 statistics released by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFTE) under the Union Ministry of Commerce, products worth Rs. 1.77 lakh crore were exported from the state to foreign countries. AP's share in the country's total exports was recorded at 4.57 percent.

Delvitech Invests $30M in Bengaluru Mfg Unit, Creates 800 Jobs

Delvitech, a Swiss inspection solutions provider for electronics, on Wednesday announced an investment of up to USD 30 million (approximately Rs 280 crore) to establish a manufacturing and technology facility in Bengaluru. The facility, which will serve as Delvitech's largest manufacturing plant globally, is scheduled to become operational by January 2027, the company said in a statement.

Synergy links up with Cochin across newbuilds and conversions

Singapore shipmanager Synergy Marine Group has joined forces with Cochin Shipyard to pursue shipbuilding, repair and conversion work in India, adding another international partner to the state-controlled yard’s expanding network. The two companies signed an MoU in Kochi covering joint business development across newbuildings, ship repair, conversions, module fabrication and oil and gas projects. Synergy will also provide technical and strategic support on selected Cochin newbuild programmes, including planning, execution and quality assurance.

Ansell makes its biggest-ever greenfield bet with $60 million surgical gloves plant in Tamil Nadu

Australia-based Ansell has invested USD 60 million (around Rs 576 crore) in India to set up a surgical gloves manufacturing facility in Tamil Nadu, a company official said on Thursday. The investment is primarily to cater to the domestic market and to export to the US and Europe, Nathalie Ahlström, the company's MD & CEO, told PTI in an interaction.

Bridge Green Upcycle enters commercial deal for lithium

Bridge Green Upcycle, a US-based urban-mining company, has entered into a lithium carbonate commercial agreement with Hartree Partners, a global commodities trading firm. The eight-year term is valued at $500 million to $1 billion at current market conditions, according to Bridge Green Upcycle. Hartree receives exclusive marketing rights for lithium carbonate produced by Bridge Green during the term. Hartree will purchase and market approximately 10,000 metric tonnes per year across all grades produced at Bridge Green facilities, the company said.

Vietnam discusses deeper trade and investment ties with Tamil Nadu

Vietnam’s Ambassador to India, Trinh Minh Manh, and an embassy delegation met Tamil Nadu state officials and trade bodies to promote investment, trade and industrial and technology cooperation, a report has said. The delegation held talks with Dr. S. Vijayakumar, Additional Chief Secretary at Tamil Nadu’s Industries, Investment Promotion & Commerce Department from September 20‑22 to expand investment, production and business connectivity, the report from Voice of Vietnam said.

Hexagon R&D India & IIIT Hyderabad Partner for Digital Twin CoE

International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad (IIIT Hyderabad) and measurement technologies firm Hexagon R&D India on Wednesday announced their collaboration to establish the Hexagon Digital Twin Centre of Excellence (CoE) at the campus of the institute. The CoE will focus on driving applied research, education, and industry collaboration in computer vision, spatial computing, and digital twins, powered by artificial intelligence (AI), according to a statement.

Syneos Health Opens Its Largest Asia Life Sciences and Tech Hub in Hyderabad

US-based biopharma company Syneos Health opened a new global life sciences and technology centre in Hyderabad on Wednesday. Spread across 1.37 lakh sq ft, the facility is the company’s largest in Asia and third largest globally. Syneos Health plans to initially hire more than 700 people at the centre, with scope for future expansion.