Hyderabad: Telangana aims to become a global hub for DeepTech and innovation, with a focus on emerging technologies, advanced manufacturing and research, State IT and Industries Minister D. Sridhar Babu said on Wednesday, 4 November. He attended the FICCI@100 celebrations and the Telangana Deep-Tech Leadership Summit at ITC Kakatiya in Begumpet. Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka also attended the event.
Speaking at the summit, Sridhar Babu said the government is developing the infrastructure needed to promote research, innovation and skill development. The areas include artificial intelligence, quantum technology, robotics, cybersecurity, semiconductors and advanced manufacturing. He added that the government is giving priority to emerging technologies, industrial development and manufacturing. Referring to FICCI’s centenary, he said the organisation had played an important role in India’s industrial development over the past 100 years.
Industrial GSVA reaches ₹3.04 lakh crore
Highlighting the State’s industrial performance, the minister said the industrial sector recorded growth of 8.1% in 2025–26. Its Gross State Value Added (GSVA) reached ₹3.04 lakh crore. He also said the State’s merchandise exports grew by 39.3% in 2024–25.
Emphasising the importance of collaboration, Sridhar Babu said economic growth requires the government, industries and institutions to work together. He therefore invited industry leaders, entrepreneurs, experts and innovators to partner with the State Government. Their partnership, he said, would advance Telangana’s technology and industrial ambitions and help build the Telangana DeepTech hub.
FICCI Telangana Chapter Chairman V.V. Ramaraju, Co-Chairman Jayadev Meela, FTCCI President K.K. Maheshwari and Apollo Hospitals Enterprises Joint Managing Director Sangeeta Reddy were among those present.
