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AP's Ramayapatnam Port set for operational debut in December
Along the Nellore coastline, Andhra Pradesh’s next major maritime gateway is rapidly taking shape. Beyond the initial Phase-A buildout, the State has initiated an international bidding process to bring in a private operator on a Design, Build, Finance, Operate, and Transfer (DBFOT) basis, unlocking an estimated Rs 20,000-crore investment opportunity over a 50-year horizon.
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Seven states plan 1,380 new GCCs, to help create 12 lakh jobs by 2031: CBRE
Seven Indian states, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Kerala, Haryana and Madhya Pradesh, have introduced dedicated policies to accelerate the establishment of Global Capability Centres (GCCs) and strengthen India’s position as a leading global services hub. According to a CBRE report, the states are collectively targeting around 1,380 GCCs and approximately 1.18 million jobs by 2031. Karnataka has set the highest target of 500 GCCs, with potential to create 3.5 lakh jobs, while Maharashtra is targeting 200 GCCs and around 4 lakh employment opportunities. Rajasthan is aiming to attract more than 200 GCCs, with the potential to generate 1.5 lakh jobs.
Karnataka's Tumakuru industrial hub to attract Rs 7,000 crore investment, create 88,000 jobs: MB Patil
Karnataka plans to develop Tumakuru into a major industrial manufacturing hub. This proposed node is expected to attract significant investments and create many jobs. The state has earmarked substantial land for this ambitious industrial corridor project. Jindal Aluminium is the anchor investor, with land allocated for Japanese and MSME enterprises. The project aims for completion by 2027, focusing on diverse manufacturing sectors.
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Tamil Nadu CM Vijay marks 100 days, highlights welfare push, farm relief and Rs 1 lakh crore investment commitments
Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay marked 100 days of governance. The government launched welfare schemes for women and students. Farmer support included crop loan waivers and incentives for sugarcane. Investment commitments reached one lakh crore rupees. The administration also focused on transparent governance and drug trafficking control.
Arun Icecreams Debuts at New York India Day Parade as US Presence Grows
Arun Icecreams, the flagship ice cream brand from Hatsun Agro Product Ltd., has made its first-ever participation in the New York India Day Parade 2026, held on Madison Avenue, New York, on August 16, 2026. As part of the celebrations, Arun Icecreams featured a specially designed parade float and consumer engagement booths along Madison Avenue, where the brand distributed more than 15,000 ice creams in a range of its popular flavours, including Butterscotch sandwich, Cream n cookies Donuts, Vanilla bites, Popitos kacha mango & Malai Kulfi.
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Acumatica Opens Global Capability Center in Hyderabad, India
Acumatica, a global leader in cloud-based ERP solutions for small and mid-sized businesses, today announced the opening of its Global Capability Center (GCC) in Hyderabad, India. Located in Nanakramguda, the center opens with more than 30 employees and more will be joining in the coming months. The GCC opening marks an important milestone in Acumatica's international growth strategy, establishing a center of engineering excellence designed to accelerate product innovation and strengthen the company's ability to serve customers worldwide.