Deccan Region Today

Lokesh’s Delhi Push: AP Seeks Major Investments from Global Companies

Andhra Pradesh Minister for Education, IT and Electronics Nara Lokesh held a series of high-level meetings with executives of leading global companies in New Delhi, pitching the state as a preferred destination for investments in electronics, technology, healthcare, agriculture, manufacturing and green energy. During the discussions, he invited companies to establish new manufacturing units, Global Capability Centres (GCCs), research facilities and innovation hubs across Andhra Pradesh while highlighting the state’s industry-friendly policies and expanding infrastructure.

Andhra’s 23-cluster strategy spans quantum, horticulture, rare earths: Nara Lokesh

Andhra Pradesh is developing 23 sector-specific clusters spanning quantum technology, horticulture, rare earth minerals, biomedicine, pharmaceuticals, artificial intelligence and data centres as part of a strategy to attract investment, drive innovation and create jobs across skill levels, IT Minister Nara Lokesh said.

Karnataka, Singapore deepen investment ties; CapitaLand eye expansion: MB Patil

Karnataka intends to strengthen its economic collaboration with Singapore, particularly in advanced industries. Minister MB Patil highlighted cooperation opportunities in aerospace, defence, and semiconductors. CapitaLand Investment plans to enhance data centre capacity in Karnataka, while ST Telemedia Global Data Centres is expanding its operations. TVS Motor Company is encouraged to increase investments in electric mobility and automotive technologies.

Gulbarga Tur Dal Flagged Off from Karnataka to Maldives by APEDA

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated the flag-off of a 1 MT consignment of GI-tagged Gulbarga Tur Dal from Karnataka to the Maldives on 24th September, marking an important step towards expanding international markets for India’s GI-tagged agricultural products and strengthening the participation of FPO-led brands in agri exports.

UK appoints Harshbir Sangha as Deputy High Commissioner to Karnataka

Harshbir Sangha has been appointed as the UK's new Deputy High Commissioner to Karnataka and will enhance trade ties. Sangha is tasked with strengthening investment, technology, education, and climate cooperation between the UK and Karnataka. He will also act as the UK's Deputy Trade Commissioner for Investment in South Asia. This role becomes essential as the UK-India Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement comes into effect.

Largest-ever KTM 2026 opens with over 3,000 delegates, including 1,500 buyers

Marking the highest buyer participation in its 25-year history, Kerala Travel Mart (KTM) 2026 opened in Kochi on Thursday with more than 3,000 delegates, including 1,200 hosted and 300 non-hosted buyers, as Kerala seeks to expand its international tourism markets and trade partnerships. Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan inaugurated the 13th edition of Kerala Travel Mart (KTM) 2026 in Kochi on Thursday with more than 3,000 delegates in attendance, as Kerala seeks to expand its tourism business through new destinations, specialised tourism products and stronger international trade engagement.

FDI rises 6% to $19.81 bn in Apr-Jun; inflows from US fall 76%

Foreign direct investment (FDI) in India rose 6 per cent to $19.81 billion in April-June this fiscal, though inflows from the US fell by over 76 per cent, according to data from the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). Total FDI, including equity inflows, reinvested earnings and other capital, increased about 22 per cent to $30.65 billion during April-June 2026-27. Among states, the data showed that Tamil Nadu received the highest inflow of $5.95 billion during the period.

Credai Chennai explores real estate opportunities in Colombo

Real estate stakeholders are seeking to explore opportunities in Colombo with Credai Chennai taking up the initiative of hosting an interaction towards this purpose.Chennai’s strategic location in close proximity to Colombo, together with the longstanding commercial and cultural links between Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka, makes this interaction particularly relevant to Credai Chennai members.

Greenfield shipyard in Thoothukudi: a southern port to development

Thoothukudi, long known as the ‘Pearl City’, is steadily sculpting a new identity, rediscovering its long-ignored potential to emerge as a major maritime-manufacturing hub in Tamil Nadu. A proposed greenfield shipyard in the district is envisaged as the anchor for a new industrial ecosystem in southern Tamil Nadu. The comparison being drawn these days is with Ulsan, the South Korean industrial city known for its shipbuilding and wider industrial ecosystem.

‘Semiconductor sector poised to take off in India’: More Singapore firms show interest

After a thriving career of nearly four decades in the semiconductor industry, Sabu Mohamed Ayub retired in 2024, hoping to catch some well-earned rest. Starting with business worth around 100 million rupees (S$1.33 million) in 2024, the year it started operations in India, it has now surpassed 1 billion rupees. As a partial workaround, the firm has begun constructing a manufacturing unit in Tindivanam in Tamil Nadu that is expected to begin production of some of the equipment Specmax Techno currently imports in June 2027.

Hyderabad-Europe air cargo connectivity gets a boost with new MoU

GMR Hyderabad International Airport and Brussels Airport have signed an MoU to strengthen air cargo connectivity between Hyderabad and Europe. The partnership will focus on route development, market intelligence, cargo best practices and engagement with key industry stakeholders.

IACC Summit highlights India’s AI opportunity beyond LLMs, chips and data centres

The Indo-American Chamber of Commerce hosted its Digital Infrastructure Summit 2026 in Hyderabad, bringing together over 100 business, technology and policy leaders. The summit focused on building robust and secure digital infrastructure to support India’s AI innovation and digital growth.

Costa Rica Seeks to Attract New Global Service, Technology, and Artificial Intelligence Centers from India

Costa Rica will seek to attract new corporate services, technology, and artificial intelligence operations from India through an investment mission developed by the Foreign Trade Promoter of Costa Rica (PROCOMER) from September 21 to 26 in the cities of Hyderabad and Bengaluru.

Hyderabad-based Blue Cloud Softech arm GIX bags AI infrastructure project from IBM Cloud

Hyderabad-based Blue Cloud Softech Solutions' US subsidiary, Global Impx Incorporation (GIX), has secured a Statement of Work from IBM Cloud Inc to provide AI infrastructure design, deployment and support services under an existing agreement.