Hyderabad Drives New Wave Of Tech Investment
Telangana has announced investment commitments exceeding ₹5.75 lakh crore at its two-day Rising Global Summit, signalling a renewed push to position Hyderabad as a major centre for advanced technologies, sustainable infrastructure, and inclusive economic expansion. Held at Bharat Future City on the outskirts of the capital, the summit showcased the state’s ambition to build a future-ready economy rooted in digitisation and climate-conscious growth.
A significant share of the commitments came from companies investing in data infrastructure, reflecting the state’s strategy to anchor its digital economy in resilient and energy-efficient systems. According to a senior official, the scale of data centre proposals “marks one of the most accelerated phases of digital infrastructure planning in India”. Among the most notable announcements was a ₹70,000-crore commitment by a global datacentre developer to establish a 1 GW AI facility—one of the region’s largest single technology investments. Another international player committed ₹67,500 crore to build a major international gateway datacentre, aimed at strengthening cross-border digital connectivity. Officials expect these projects to demand large-scale renewable power integration, given the energy needs of emerging AI clusters.
Infrastructure players also signalled interest in building tech-oriented townships. A domestic engineering firm proposed ₹9,000 crore for an integrated AI-focused city within Bharat Future City, reflecting the growing trend of blending residential, commercial, and research spaces in master-planned formats designed for low-carbon operations. Beyond digital infrastructure, the summit drew commitments across key manufacturing and life sciences segments. A defence technology company pledged ₹5,000 crore to expand its facilities, while a leading biotechnology firm unveiled a ₹4,000-crore plan to develop a new R&D hub—consolidating Hyderabad’s position as a major pharmaceutical and vaccine centre. Green mobility and electronics infrastructure also featured strongly. A German company committed ₹2,500 crore to manufacture battery energy storage system containers, supporting India’s transition towards clean mobility and stable renewable energy grids. In the automotive sector, a proposed ₹2,100-crore investment aims to set up a new car manufacturing facility.
The state government emphasised that inclusive development remains a priority. A consortium representing SC/ST entrepreneurs secured more than ₹577 crore to establish units across green industrial parks, IT/ITES services, and manufacturing, with an estimated 2,500 jobs expected. In parallel, a major entrepreneurial network signed an MoU to support 500 SMEs through mentorship and growth capital access by 2029, with the potential to generate up to five lakh skilled jobs. Urban planners note that these commitments, if executed with sustainability at the core—particularly in energy use, land development, and mobility—could shape Hyderabad into a model for equitable, low-carbon growth. The challenge ahead, experts say, lies in ensuring that rapid expansion does not widen social gaps or strain urban infrastructure but instead strengthens the foundations of a resilient, inclusive city.
Hyderabad Drives New Wave Of Tech Investment
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