Deccan Region Today

ADB, Japan Back $100 Million Green Ammonia Plant in Andhra Pradesh

The Asian Development Bank and the Government of Japan have signed financing agreements for a $100 million loan backing one of the world’s largest green ammonia projects, a plant in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, that will convert a formerly gas-powered fertilizer facility to run on renewable energy.

Beyond Steel And Shipping… Vizag on the cusp of a leap towards IT boom

From a lack of opportunities and investments to the expansion of infrastructure and technology, Visakhapatnam is now unfolding a new technology narrative that speaks volumes about the ecosystem it has built in the recent past. Not just one or two, but plenty of global IT companies find Visakhapatnam a ‘welcoming’ destination to invest, operate, and contribute to the ecosystem. Business analysts forecast that this is just the beginning.

HCLTech, Japan's Rapidus announce partnership for next generation semiconductor technologies

Indian IT services company HCLTech and Japan's Rapidus Corporation have announced a partnership for next-generation semiconductor technologies, with two dedicated development centres inaugurated in Bengaluru and Hubli to support the Japanese chipmaker's semiconductor engineering requirements.

Kerala Digital Summit to Be Held in Kochi

The Kerala Global Digital Transformation & Investment Summit (KGDTIS) 2026 is scheduled to be held on November 24 and 25 at the Adlux International Convention Centre in Angamaly, Kochi, bringing together stakeholders from technology, business, investment, government and entrepreneurship to explore opportunities in Kerala’s digital economy.

YKK to Build Third Manufacturing Plant in India at Chennai

YKK Corporation has announced an investment of $150 million (approximately ₹1,250 crore) to construct its third domestic manufacturing facility at Origins by Mahindra in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The project features a land area of 149,936 square metres and a building area of 74,658 square metres, with construction scheduled for completion in February 2028. The state-of-the-art facility will integrate advanced fastening technologies to address rising domestic and export-oriented apparel market demands in coordination with YKK’s existing plants in Bawal, Haryana.

Panama–Tamil Nadu Trade Talks Target Maritime and Pharma Opportunities

Panama has invited Tamil Nadu businesses to explore its potential as a distribution and logistics base for Latin America. A Chennai roundtable brought together maritime, pharmaceutical and advisory firms to discuss market access, shipping services and investment opportunities. The engagement remains exploratory, with no specific commercial agreements announced.

TN’s wind power OEMs to gain from FTA-led export wave

India’s expanding network of free-trade agreements (FTAs), coupled with the global push for decarbonisation, could open up more opportunities for the country’s wind energy equipment makers to expand their presence in international markets. Tamil Nadu can secure the next wave of high-value wind manufacturing by leveraging its established industrial base and port infrastructure, supported by competitive incentives and lower delivered-energy costs, industry representatives said.

Bhatti invites Korean firms to invest in Telangana

Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka has invited South Korean companies to invest in the state, highlighting opportunities in electronics, semiconductors, electric vehicles, pharmaceuticals, renewable energy, advanced manufacturing and emerging technologies. Speaking as the chief guest at the K-Harmony Festa – Korea Culture Day 2026, held at Shilpakala Vedika in Hyderabad on Sunday, he said the state government was prioritising stronger economic and cultural ties with South Korea, with a focus on job creation, technology transfer and youth skill development.