Deccan Region Today

Amaravati Regional Conf. attracts Rs 42,948 crore worth of Investments

The 3rd of the five regional conferences being conducted in the state was held today at SRM University-AP, Amaravati. The conference which covered the capital region districts of NTR, Krishna, Guntur, Palnadu, Bapatla, Prakasam and Markapuram witnessed the signings of 60 MoUs worth a mammoth Rs 42,947.74 crores.

AM Green secures Asian Development Bank, Government of Japan financing for green ammonia plant in India

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of Japan have signed financing agreements with AM Green Ammonia (India) Private Limited to help build one of the world’s largest plants to make ammonia using renewable energy in India, marking the first investment under the Action for Creating Energy Security for Long-term Resilience (ACCEL).

Amaravati Holds Out Vast Investment Opportunities

The Andhra Pradesh government has urged investors to tap the emerging opportunities in the Amaravati region, highlighting its contribution to the state’s economy, ongoing infrastructure projects and plans for sustainable and inclusive growth. Special chief secretary for tourism and culture, SS Rawat, made the call at a CII regional conference held at SRM University, Amaravati, on Friday. He said the region, comprising nine districts, contributed 35 per cent of the state’s gross domestic product (GDP).

India, Canada sign fresh business deals as both sides conclude CEPA by end of 2026

India and Canada signed a series of commercial agreements and memoranda of understanding (MoUs) on Friday, as companies from both nations explore opportunities for collaboration. The agreements were signed during the Canada–India Business Ceremony in Karnataka on Friday, attended by Canada’s minister of international trade, Maninder Sidhu, who took part in the proceedings.

Bengaluru, Vancouver are sister airports

Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) signed a sister airport agreement, which is expected to improve operational, technological, economic and air connections between western Canada and southern India. The agreement was facilitated by Maninder Sidhu, Canada’s minister of international trade, and the two airports will collaborate on seven different areas.

Karnataka Government Revamps Global Innovation Alliance to Drive Tangible Tech Outcomes

The Karnataka government is transforming its Global Innovation Alliance (GIA) to move beyond Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) towards concrete results in technology development, startup market access, and investments. A new physical hub, the Global Innovation and Growth Alliance (GIGA), is also being developed in Bengaluru.

Global Invention and Innovation Connect 2026 | India, Bengaluru

IFIA Bharat has partnered with the Government of Karnataka, the Bengaluru Tech Summit, and the Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM) to host Global Invention and Innovation Connect 2026. The event will take place from 17 to 19 November 2026 at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC), Bengaluru, India, as part of Bengaluru Tech Summit 2026.

Bio Connect 4.0: Kerala Makes Its Pitch From Lab Bench to Global Market

Two days, eleven panels, a parade of keynotes and Rs 713 crore in investment proposals. BioSpectrum India was at Thiruvananthapuram as Kerala Lifesciences Industries Parks set out to convert the state's scientific depth into enterprise, manufacturing and jobs.

Kerala Flags Off First Consignment Under India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement at Cochin Port

The flag-off ceremony for the first consignment from Kerala under the India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) was held at Cochin Port CFS, marking an important step towards expanding export opportunities for businesses in the state.

Infopark Roadshow Opens UAE Market Route for Kerala IT Firms

A Dubai World Trade Centre-led roadshow at Kochi’s Infopark has introduced Kerala technology companies to opportunities in the UAE market, including market entry, investment, customer acquisition and links with international investors.

APEDA Facilitates Export of 1.755 MT of Organic Palmyra Jaggery Powder from Tamil Nadu to Bulgaria

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, facilitated the flag-off of the maiden export consignment of 1.755 MT of NPOP- and EU-certified organic Palmyra Jaggery Powder (Palmyra Blossom Nectar) from Gobichettipalayam in Erode district of Tamil Nadu to Varna, Bulgaria, on 15 October 2026.

TN announces semiconductor scheme; offers up to 25% subsidy

Under track 1, projects approved by the Union government will receive additional incentives from the State. The investment promotion subsidy will range from 15 to 25% of eligible capital expenditure approved by the Centre, depending on the project category.

Telangana CS Reviews Preparations for Global Summit, Stresses Stakeholder Participation

Telangana Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju on Saturday reviewed preparations for the upcoming Invest Telangana Global Summit and directed officials to ensure the participation of key industry representatives, foreign ambassadors and other prominent stakeholders in the summit-related events scheduled in Hyderabad and New Delhi.

Telangana woos Hyundai for car plant, seeks to fast-track ₹8,528 cr R&D

Days after Hyundai Motor Group unveiled its $15.5 billion investment plan for India from 2026 through 2032, Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy was quick to woo the global major, pitching Hyderabad as an ideal destination for the group to establish its car manufacturing plant.

Altimetrik opens healthcare and life sciences AI CoE in Hyderabad

US-based AI engineering company Altimetrik opened a healthcare and life sciences Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Hyderabad on Friday, launching its PharmaOS, an agentic AI platform aimed at helping life sciences clients move from concept to validated workflow within a week.

India to Launch Regional Economic Dialogue in Andamans

India will launch a regional dialogue in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in March 2027 to bring governments and industry leaders together on strengthening supply chains, maritime infrastructure and economic cooperation as geopolitical tensions and shipping disruptions reshape regional trade

FIEO's 2026 Reverse Buyer-Seller Meets across India

Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) is pleased to invite the participation in FIEO’s Foreign Buyer Hosting Programme for a series of Buyer–Seller Meets to be organised across different parts of INDIA in 2026 i.e. in Rajkot 8-9, January, in Kolkata 20-21 January and Shillong 3-4 February, Kochi, in the last week of February, Puducherry in March, Vishakhapatnam in March. FIEO will provide foreign buyers with complimentary international airfare, 5-star hotel accommodation, and local transportation to facilitate meaningful B2B engagements with leading Indian exporters.