Deccan Region Today

Andhra SIPB clears projects worth ₹526 cr, to create about 9,000 jobs

The Andhra Pradesh SIPB, headed by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, on Friday approved 10 projects entailing an investment of over Rs 500 crore. The IT and futuristic technology projects are expected to create nearly 9,000 jobs, according to a press release. The approved projects include a Rs 100 crore investment by Muthoot Fincorp Limited to establish an Integrated Hub for AI and Tech Training Centre in Visakhapatnam.

Visakhapatnam Set For Major Growth Push, Says BJP AP Chief

Andhra Pradesh BJP president P.V.N. Madhav said on Saturday that comprehensive plans were being prepared to transform Visakhapatnam into a world-class city and a key driver of the state’s economic growth. Addressing the media, Madhav said the government aimed to attract investments worth `21.64 lakh crore over the next two years, generating direct and indirect employment for about 23 lakh people.

Singapore school group to set up over 24 schools in India

Singapore's Global School Group (GSG) will set up more than two dozen schools in Andhra Pradesh, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh over the next five years, its chairman said on Friday. At a celebration of his group's 25 years of operating campuses, Chairman Atul Temurnikar said this would be done with an investment of over SGD 200 million (approximately Rs 1,500 crores).

Riveron Expands India GCC With Bengaluru Office

Business advisory firm Riveron has expanded its India Global Capability Centre (GCC) footprint with a new office in Bengaluru, adding to its existing presence in Pune. The new facility at RMZ Ecoworld will support the company’s service delivery operations and teams working with clients based in the US. Riveron has identified India as an important part of its client service delivery model, with its teams contributing to the firm’s ability to support its US-based client base.

Tenthpin launches Bengaluru Innovation Hub for life sciences digital solutions

Switzerland-based Tenthpin Management Consultants has announced the launch of an Innovation Hub in Bengaluru, establishing a Global Centre of Excellence dedicated to advanced therapies. The centre will deliver AI and cloud-driven solutions to help organisations accelerate and transform gene, cell and tissue treatments into medicines.

Woodside Energy Progresses Bengaluru Hub

Woodside Energy, Australia's largest listed energy company, has marked progress on the development of its innovative Bengaluru hub. The hub, known as Woodside Global Solutions, will play an important role in Woodside’s efforts to build a more connected global organisation. Woodside Global Solutions brings together team members with expertise in areas including artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data science and product engineering, alongside finance and operations support, working closely with colleagues across Woodside's global locations.

Kerala needs a credible mechanism to attract NRI investments: Experts

Kerala should have a credible, well-governed mechanism to attract more NRI investments into flourishing sectors, experts said at the 'Pravasi Partnership' session as part of the 'Reimagining Keralam' initiative. They also said that Kerala must connect to India's existing global business corridor while also drawing investors on its own.

Kerala Showcases Diverse Tourism Offerings at Travel Meet in Dubai

Kerala is trying to attract more tourists from the Gulf region by focusing on strengthening ties with the UAE’s travel industry and stakeholders and by promoting the state as a diverse, year-round destination. Kerala Tourism participated in the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) held in Dubai. The Arabian Travel Market (ATM) is a major annual trade show for the international travel and tourism industry, held in Dubai from September 14th to 17th. The event serves as a global business platform for inbound and outbound tourism professionals.

US pharmacy chain Walgreens plans tech centre in India's Chennai, expected to create 250 jobs

US-based pharmacy chain Walgreens plans to establish ​a new Global Capability ‌Centre (GCC) in Chennai, the capital of the southern Indian state ​of Tamil Nadu. A ​pact with Walgreens India is ⁠expected to create more ​than 250 jobs in ​its first year, the statement said. The GCC will focus on technology ​and business services, ​with further expansion planned in subsequent ‌years, ⁠it added.

SICCI to launch India trade push, starting with Tamil Nadu mission

The Singapore Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry plans to deepen its engagement with the Indian government, policymakers and industry over the next three to six months as part of a strategic roadmap aimed at boosting cross-border trade with India, its newly appointed chief executive officer Pradeep Menon has said. The chamber is looking to step up business links as India’s economy continues to expand.

TN CM Vijay back after UK tour, urges officials to realise investment commitments

Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay returned to Chennai on Thursday after concluding his six-day official visit to the United Kingdom, securing investment commitments worth Rs 15,300 crore and employment potential of over 10,000 direct and indirect jobs, said an official release.

Ansell to manufacture gloves at Perundurai plant for key global markets

Jennifer Ross Murphy, Chief Medical Business Officer at Ansell, told The Hindu recently that the investments (of over $60 million) are strategic and focused. “This is the largest investment by Ansell in a greenfield project,” she said. Ansell commissions $20-mn surgical gloves plant in Tamil Nadu The plant will make gloves to supply to markets such as the U.S. and the U.K.

Telangana Youth to Get Japan Job Opportunities Through TOMCOM-POGLI MoU

Telangana Overseas Manpower Company Limited (TOMCOM) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with Japan-based POGLI Co. Ltd to expand overseas employment opportunities for skilled youth from Telangana. The agreement was signed at the Telangana Secretariat in the presence of Energy and Mines Minister G. Vivek Venkataswamy and senior officials.

Telangana emerges as a major opportunity for advanced technologies with 2.6 million-plus MSMEs

The 25th CII Energy Efficiency Summit in Hyderabad highlighted the need for stronger government-industry collaboration to accelerate clean technology adoption and energy efficiency. Experts stressed climate resilience and outlined EESL initiatives aimed at supporting MSMEs and sustainable industrial growth.

Harvard in Hyderabad: University to offer executive courses as Telangana expands global education partnerships

Harvard University will offer executive education courses in Hyderabad from December 2026, Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy announced on Thursday as the state steps up efforts to develop itself into a “Global Knowledge Hub”. The announcement was made during a meeting with a 30-member delegation representing UK universities and business schools at the Dr MCR Human Resource Development Institute in Hyderabad.

SEMICON India 2026 highlights semiconductor opportunities for Telangana, AP

Sundeep Kumar Makthala highlighted opportunities for Telangana and Andhra Pradesh in India’s expanding semiconductor ecosystem at SEMICON India 2026. He proposed a “SEMICON Telangana” industry platform and called for greater collaboration among companies, investors, academia, startups and talent across the two states South Asians & Diaspora.

Government plans to acquire key Lakshadweep Islands for Defence purpose

The central government is considering to acquire Bitra Island, one of the 10 inhabited isles in the Lakshadweep archipelago, for defence purposes. Lakshadweep Revenue Department has also issued a notification for a social impact assessment (SIA) for the Bitra island. The notice, issued last week, stated that the purpose of the assessment is to transfer the entire island to defence and strategic agencies owing to its “strategic location" and “national security relevance", news agency PTI reported.

Recent reforms have made Puducherry an ideal destination for investment: L-G

Speaking at the Southern Regional Council meeting of the Confederation of Indian Industry, Mr. Kailashanathan said a slew of reforms were initiated prior to the Assembly elections. A good platform has been created for industries to establish their units with the enactments of legislations, including the Puducherry Ease of Doing Business (Service Delivery) Act.