Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy assured a visiting UK delegation that the state would offer policy continuity, a skilled workforce and a business-friendly environment. He outlined Telangana’s manufacturing potential and growth prospects during a meeting at the Dr MCR HRD Institute.
The delegation was led by Oliver Coppard, Mayor of South Yorkshire; Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire; and David Skaith, Mayor of York and North Yorkshire. The discussions covered trade, investment, innovation, education and cultural links following the signing of the India–UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA).
Revanth Reddy highlighted Telangana’s strengths in IT, pharmaceuticals, life sciences, biotechnology, aerospace and defence, and electronics manufacturing. He invited UK businesses to take part in the Invest Telangana Global Summit 2026, scheduled for December 7–9 at Bharat Future City.
The mayors expressed interest in cooperation in advanced manufacturing, healthcare, digital technology, defence, aerospace, technical textiles, skills development and research and development. They said Yorkshire’s business ecosystem could complement Telangana’s digital economy and talent pool, and discussed developing trade, investment and institutional partnerships.
The Chief Minister also referred to former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair’s contribution as a knowledge partner in developing the state’s long-term vision, Telangana Rising 2047, launched in December 2025. He highlighted Hyderabad’s hosting of the 72nd Miss World pageant in May 2025, the state’s focus on AI skills and the industry-linked training offered through Young India Skills University.
Revanth Reddy outlined plans for the 30,000-acre Bharat Future City and the rejuvenation of the Musi River and its riverfront economy. IT and Industries Minister D. Sridhar Babu encouraged the delegation to explore Hyderabad’s Genome Valley and innovation ecosystem, and pointed to partnerships with UK universities and businesses following the Chief Minister’s recent UK visit.
At the meeting, the Chief Minister unveiled the UK India Business Council report, “UK–India CETA & Regional Synergies.” Attendees included UKIBC CEO Kishore Jayaraman, UK officials in Hyderabad, the Chief Minister’s Advisor K. Ramakrishna Rao, Telangana Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju and other senior officials.
