Deccan Region Today

200+ AP MSMEs Meet 34 Global Buyers, Eye Rs 100 Crore Export Opportunities

More than 200 micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) from Andhra Pradesh are seeking to tap global markets through direct business engagements with 34 international buyers at the two-day AP Reverse Buyer Seller Meet (RBSM) 2026 in Vijayawada. The meet aims to facilitate at least 100 export deals and orders, with potential export opportunities estimated at around Rs 100 crore. Curated one-to-one business-to-business meetings will connect local enterprises with buyers from Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Japan, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

Nara Lokesh: 'Invest Kadapa' led by Minister Nara Lokesh.. a new impetus for industrial investments!

The district administration has taken a key step to further develop Kadapa district industrially and make it an investment-friendly area. As part of this, a special investment facilitation center named 'Invest Kadapa' has been set up in the Kadapa Collectorate. This center will be inaugurated today under the leadership of Minister Nara Lokesh.

France aerospace firms discuss expansion, investment plans in Karnataka

Karnataka's industries minister met French aerospace firms to discuss expanding operations. Aubert & Duval was urged to increase manufacturing capacity at the Belagavi SEZ. LISI Aerospace shared its future investment plans for its Bengaluru facility. Arkema learned about opportunities in Karnataka's battery manufacturing sector. The minister also met the France Kannada Balaga to strengthen cultural ties.

Australian Space Firms Seek Deeper India Partnerships

A 12-member Australian space industry delegation led by the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) used Bengaluru Space Expo 2026 to explore commercial partnerships with Indian companies across the space and adjacent technology sectors. Nathan Davis, Trade and Investment Commissioner, Austrade, India, said the delegation was aimed at taking Australia–India space cooperation into a “next commercial chapter”, with Australian companies bringing capabilities that complement India’s scale and expanding space ecosystem.

Cochin Shipyard to form Rs 1,800 crore JV with DP World's Drydocks World Dubai for Kochi facility

Cochin Shipyard has successfully established a joint venture with Drydocks World Dubai to enhance its ship repair operations. This new partnership will manage the International Ship Repair Facility in Kochi, focusing on dry-docking and repairs for both commercial and naval vessels. By improving India's ship repair capabilities, this venture is poised to commence operations before the financial year concludes.

Minister Keerthana pitches for investments from Kazakhstan

The delegation included senior representatives from the regions of Aqmola, Atyrau, Mangystau and Turkestan, as well as the Deputy Mayor of Shymkent, along with leading business representatives. The Forum saw participation from around 65 Kazakh companies, representing a wide range of sectors, an official statement said.

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay to embark on first overseas visit to London tomorrow for investment push

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay is scheduled to embark on his first official overseas visit tomorrow, travelling to London via Dubai to pitch the state as a premier investment destination. CM Vijay is expected to stay in London for a few days and hold meetings with industrialists from European countries. During these meetings, he is expected to urge them to come to Tamil Nadu in India and set up new businesses, as well as make substantial investments in the state. Vijay will depart from Chennai for London via Dubai on an Emirates Airlines passenger flight tomorrow night.

Fortune plans Rs 60,000 crore AI Data Centre Park in Telangana

Fortune plans to develop a hyperscale artificial intelligence data centre park in Telangana at an initial estimated outlay of Rs 60,000 crore. The company, in a statement, said the proposed Fortune Data Center Park will be spread over about 170 acres in Kandukur Mandal of Ranga Reddy district. At full build-out, cumulative capital deployment could rise to Rs 1 lakh crore as additional phases and operator infrastructure are commissioned, it added.

Mauritius steps up push to woo Hyderabad travellers

Mauritius is stepping up efforts to tap Hyderabad’s outbound travel market as tourist arrivals from India continue to rise, with the island nation recording a 14.5% increase in Indian visitors during the first seven months of 2026. The Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA) said 51,005 Indians visited the country between January and July. Hyderabad was among four Indian cities selected for a recent tourism outreach programme aimed at travel agents, tour operators and other industry stakeholders.