Deccan Region Today

Anantapur CII Summit Attracts ₹4,141 Crore Investments, Jobs In Rayalaseema

The Fourth Regional Conference of the 31st CII Partnership Summit 2026, held at JNTU Anantapur on Friday, witnessed signing of 23 memorandums of understanding (MoUs) worth ₹5,217.39 crore, with potential to generate 7,613 direct jobs and give a fillip to industrial development in Rayalaseema.

Shivakumar invites Poland to be partner for GIM 2027, welcomes proposed 80 cr investment

Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Friday invited Poland to participate as a country partner in the state’s Global Investors Meet 2027, while welcoming a proposed investment of Rs 80 crore by Poland’s TZMO Group that could generate around 1,000 jobs in Karnataka. Earlier, Shivakumar met and felicitated Poland Prime Minister Donald Tusk here.

Priyank Kharge pitches Karnataka as Polands technology and innovation gateway to India

Karnataka Minister for Home, Information Technology & Biotechnology and E-Governance Priyank Kharge, along with Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, met Donald Tusk, Prime Minister of Poland, and his high-level delegation in Bengaluru for discussions on strengthening KarnatakaPoland cooperation across investment, technology and industry.

Sweden Ambassador meets CM Shivakumar; Karnataka pitches as gateway for Swedish investments

Karnataka is positioning itself as a gateway for Swedish investments in India, with 25 per cent of Swedish investments in the country already located in the state, an issue discussed during a meeting between Sweden's Ambassador to India, Petra Menander, and Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar in Bengaluru on Friday.

Karnataka Woos Japanese Investment in Semiconductors, Electronics and Robotics

Karnataka Industries Minister M.B. Patil held discussions with Koichi Shiota, Governor of Japan’s Kagoshima Prefecture, to strengthen industrial cooperation between Karnataka and Japan and attract fresh investments in key technology sectors. Speaking at a luncheon attended by Japanese Consul General Hiroshi Nawata, Patil highlighted the longstanding industrial ties between the two sides.

IIIT-Bangalore, Poland’s AGH University sign MoU for academic, research collaboration

he International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore (IIIT-Bangalore) and AGH University of Krakow, Poland, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate in academic and research activities, with a focus on artificial intelligence (AI), quantum technologies and other emerging technologies.

Keralam showcases experiential tourism

Kerala Tourism is seeking to strengthen its presence in emerging Asian markets by promoting experiential tourism and the state’s cultural and natural attractions at ITB Asia 2026 - a major travel trade show being held in Singapore. The three-day event, which began on Wednesday at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre, has drawn tourism professionals, international buyers and travel industry stakeholders, with the Kerala pavilion attracting visitors interested in the state’s tourism offerings, said a press release issued by the tourism department.

Tamil Nadu govt cuts ATF VAT to 16% in Chennai, 1% at other airports

In a landmark policy decision to strengthen Tamil Nadu’s aviation ecosystem, the state government has announced a significant reduction in value-added tax (VAT) on aviation turbine fuel (ATF) for scheduled domestic airlines. VAT at Chennai Airport has been reduced from 29 per cent to 16 per cent, and at other airports to 1 per cent for scheduled domestic airlines.

BharathCloud Signs MoU with Tatarstan’s IT Park to Strengthen India–Russia AI & Cloud Infrastructure Collaboration

BharathCloud, India’s sovereign AI cloud service provider, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the High-Technology Technopark “IT-Park” in Kazan, Republic of Tatarstan, Russia, to facilitate AI & Cloud collaboration,Investment, and business partnerships between India and Russia.

Panama positions itself as Latin American trade gateway for Tamil Nadu’s maritime and pharma industries

Panama is seeking to strengthen its economic engagement with Tamil Nadu by positioning itself as a strategic gateway for Indian companies looking to expand into Latin America. The opportunities for cooperation in maritime services, logistics, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing and international trade were discussed at a high-level business roundtable held in Chennai on October 23.

West Asia crisis hits Kongu region’s export trade; Coimbatore industry seeks relief

The continuing West Asia crisis is disrupting Kongu region’s export trade, with industries facing higher raw material and freight costs, container shortages, rising marine insurance premiums, uncertain delivery schedules and mounting working capital requirements, industry representatives have said. The Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), Coimbatore chapter, has urged the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) to take up the concerns with the Centre and seek urgent relief for exporters dependent on uninterrupted maritime logistics.

Telangana Govt, Microsoft, 1M1B & MeitY Startup Hub Launch Green Skills & AI CoE in Hyderabad

The Telangana government, in partnership with Microsoft, 1M1B Foundation and MeitY Startup Hub, launched the Telangana Green Skills & Applied AI Centre of Excellence in Hyderabad on Friday. The centre, inaugurated by Telangana IT and Industries Minister D. Sridhar Babu, will train technology and science graduates in applied AI, green pharma, solar energy, electric vehicles and wind energy. It will also connect participants with industry mentors, internships and employment pathways.

Aerospace, Defence policy soon, says CM Revanth Reddy

Asserting that Telangana aims to emerge as India’s largest industrial hub for the defence sector, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Saturday called for greater collaboration among global defence manufacturers, aerospace companies, research institutions, startups and other industry stakeholders to strengthen India’s position as a global leader in defence technology and manufacturing.