Telangana Govt assures UK Investors of Policy Continuity, Prioritises Manufacturing Growth
“Telangana is competing with states across the world, and our biggest focus over the next few years is manufacturing,” the Chief Minister said during a meeting with mayors from Yorkshire at the Dr. MCR HRD Institute here.
The delegation was led by Oliver Coppard, Mayor of South Yorkshire; David Skaith, Mayor of York and North Yorkshire; and Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire.
The discussions centred on expanding cooperation between Telangana and the UK in trade, investment, advanced manufacturing, technology, education and research, in the context of the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA).
Revanth Reddy invited UK-based investors and industrialists to participate in the Invest Telangana Global Summit 2026, scheduled for December 7-9 at Bharat Future City.
He highlighted Telangana’s strengths in information technology, pharmaceuticals, life sciences, biotechnology, aerospace, defence and electronics manufacturing.
The mayors expressed interest in exploring partnerships in advanced manufacturing, healthcare, digital technology, defence, aerospace, technical textiles, skills development and research and development.
They also indicated their willingness to visit Telangana again to advance trade, investment and institutional partnerships.
Coppard said Yorkshire, home to around 1.5 lakh businesses, and Telangana had complementary strengths. He highlighted Telangana’s digital economy, talent pool and resources as opportunities for collaboration.
Brabin said the two regions shared several interests and described their relationship as being like that of brothers and sisters.
The Chief Minister recalled former British Prime Minister Tony Blair’s role as a knowledge partner in preparing the state’s long-term development roadmap, Telangana Rising 2047, launched in December 2025.
He also outlined the state government’s focus on youth skilling amid advances in artificial intelligence, citing the Young India Skills University as an initiative aimed at providing industry-oriented training.
He said the master plan for Bharat Future City, a proposed 30,000-acre satellite city, would be unveiled shortly.
Revanth Reddy further explained the government’s plans to rejuvenate the Musi River and develop its riverfront as a driver of economic activity, including the night-time economy.
He also cited Hyderabad’s hosting of the 72nd Miss World Pageant in May 2025 as an example of the city’s ability to organise major international events.
During the meeting, the Chief Minister unveiled the UK-India Business Council report titled UK-India CETA & Regional Synergies.
Earlier, IT and Industries Minister D. Sridhar Babu invited the delegation to explore Hyderabad’s Genome Valley and its innovation ecosystem.
He said Telangana’s focus on advanced technology, clean energy and knowledge-led growth aligned with the strengths of northern England, creating opportunities for mutually beneficial cooperation.
The Minister said the Chief Minister’s recent visit to the UK had helped establish partnerships with leading universities and businesses, adding that Telangana was working to attract some of the world’s premier universities.
Kishore Jayaraman, CEO of the UK-India Business Council, representatives of the British Deputy High Commission in Hyderabad, K. Ramakrishna Rao, Advisor to the Chief Minister, Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju and other senior officials attended the meeting.
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