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July 22, 2026
Andhra Pradesh
Business
Reverse Buyer Seller Meet (RBSM) to be held at Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India from 6th–8th September 2026
The RBSM is scheduled from September 6th to 8th, 2026, in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India, in association with the Andhra Pradesh MSME Development Corporation, Government of Andhra Pradesh. The program aims to facilitate structured B2B engagements between curated Indian MSMEs and credible international buyers to promote long-term sourcing partnerships and strengthen global trade linkages.
Geopolitics
AP CM Discusses Food Cluster, Horticulture Exports With UAE Minister
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday held talks with UAE Minister of Economy and Tourism Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri on setting up a food cluster in the state and creating a value chain for horticultural exports. The CM stated that the initiative originated from discussions held during this year's World Economic Forum in Davos, where the UAE had expressed its willingness to establish the food cluster in Andhra.
Karnataka
Business
Ather Energy Raises ₹1,300 Cr Via QIP At ₹1,202 Per Share
Electric two-wheeler maker Ather EnergyAther Energy Datalabs_in-article-icon has raised about ₹1,300 Cr through a qualified institutional placement (QIP), allotting 1.08 Cr equity shares to investors at an issue price of ₹1,202 per share. Among the largest allottees were HDFC Mutual Fund, Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund, Axis Mutual Fund, Edelweiss Mutual Fund, Tata Mutual Fund, Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund, and Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, each receiving more than 5% of the total issue size.
Telangana
Geopolitics
US Consul General Meets TS Chief Secretary
US Consul General in Hyderabad, Laura Williams, called on Telangana Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju on Tuesday and discussed issues of mutual interest and cooperation. Jaju assumed office as the state's Chief Secretary on June 30. During the courtesy meeting, they discussed issues of mutual interest concerning Telangana and explored avenues for continued cooperation.
Technology
Raghu Vamsi Aerospace Group Raises About Rs 400 Crore
Hyderabad-based Raghu Vamsi Aerospace Group (RVAG) has raised $40 million (about Rs 400 crore) in a funding round led by Norwest and Skegen Asset Management, with participation from Indus Bridge Ventures, GJNX Ventures and investor Ashish Kacholia. RVAG manufactures precision aerospace components and sub-assemblies for global original equipment manufacturers, including GE Aerospace, Collins Aerospace, Honeywell and Safran, besides supplying to energy companies such as Baker Hughes, Halliburton, SLB and GE. The company said it has an order book of more than Rs 2,500 crore.