Deccan Region Today

Haier India to invest ₹7,000 crore in new facility in Andhra

Haier India plans a ₹7,000 crore investment in a manufacturing facility in Andhra Pradesh, marking its largest investment in the country. The facility, expected to create 21,000 jobs by 2032, will focus on producing various home appliances and is strategically located in the rapidly growing Tirupati-Chennai-Nellore electronics corridor.

Centre Clears Rs 21,838 Cr To Boost Green Energy Grid Power Network Expansion

The Centre has approved expansion of the power transmission network in Andhra Pradesh for Rs 21,838 crore as part of its major push for green energy infrastructure under the Green Energy Corridor Phase-III scheme. The plan aims to support rising electricity demand through high-capacity transmission lines and new substations. The state’s transmission utility is accelerating preparations to strengthen the grid and improve its readiness for future power requirements.

Chinese Ambassador lauds handicrafts of SHGs at Andhra's National SARAS Mela

Chinese Ambassador to India Xu Feihong, along with his spouse Tan Yuxiu and a high-level delegation, visited the National SARAS Mela-2026 at Punnami Ghat on Sunday, appreciating the entrepreneurial skills of rural women and purchasing products from SHG entrepreneurs.

Polish PM Donald Tusk to visit India from October 21 to 23, hold talks with PM Modi

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk will visit India from October 21 to 23 at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with the two leaders set to review bilateral ties and discuss regional and global issues of mutual interest, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Monday. Tusk will be accompanied by Andrzej Domański, Poland’s Minister of Finance and Economy, along with a large business delegation, according to an official statement issued by the government.

CapitaLand Investment reaffirms long-term commitment to Tamil Nadu with new Chennai data centre

CapitaLand Investment Limited (CLI) has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to Tamil Nadu, unveiling CapitaLand Data Centre Chennai 01, the first data centre development in the state by its listed fund platform, CapitaLand India Trust (CLINT). Jointly held by CLINT and CapitaLand India Data Centre Fund, the facility is located in Ambattur, Chennai, and is expected to be completed by the end of 2026. It will deliver 53 MW of gross power capacity, including 34 MW of IT power capacity across 13 data halls, supported by a dedicated 110 kV substation.

DGFT Chennai flags off first Gem and Jewellery consignment to NZ under new FTA

The office of the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), Chennai, on Monday flagged off a major consignment of gems and jewellery to New Zealand, on the eve of India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) coming into force. Ms. Rajalakshmi Devaraj, Additional DGFT, formally flagged off the inaugural shipment, valued at Rs. 63,78,753, manufactured by M/s. Emerald Jewel Industry India Limited.

Infosys expands Truist GCC tie-up, adds 1,000 staff in Hyd

Infosys is expanding its tie-up with US financial services company Truist to scale its global capability centre (GCC) in Hyderabad, onboarding more than 1,000 employees as part of the expanded partnership. The collaboration will consolidate capabilities currently delivered through multiple suppliers in India into an integrated operating model spanning technology, data, AI and operations. Infosys will help Truist build and scale a self-sustaining centre of excellence, aiming to reduce third-party dependency and strengthen its digital capabilities.

India Eyes Andaman as Indo-Pacific Trade Gateway

India is seeking to position the Andaman and Nicobar Islands as a maritime and economic gateway to the Indo-Pacific, with an emphasis on shipping routes, port connectivity and resilient supply chains. The initiative is being advanced amid disruptions to global trade and growing attention to the security of critical infrastructure.