Global pitch, minus the noise
The strongest confidence is often the quietest because real confidence doesn’t need to be loud.
It doesn’t arrive with drumbeats or grand announcements. It simply shows up on time – prepared and, sometimes, already halfway done.
Telangana, in 2026, feels like that.
A little over a decade ago, when this State was born, it was born from years of struggle, many letdowns and disappointments, and hope that held on. Telangana began as an idea people carried in their slogans that later spilled onto the streets. It was born out of a long public movement, yes, but it also came with a very practical question hanging in the air: What now? Thankfully, however, that question feels less anxious in 2026.
Now, as the world gathers for the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2026 at Davos again, something has shifted. The State isn’t trying hard to introduce itself anymore. It is moving into a phase where it wants to be measured by outcomes – based on how fast it can build, how clearly it can plan, and how consistently it can deliver.
A steady partner: Prepared & serious
Under Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, the story has changed tone. From the early chapters of promise, to a phase of acceleration. From saying “we will”, to showing “we did”.
And the timing matters. The world is in a strange place right now. Supply chains are no longer smooth. Geopolitical tensions can change business plans overnight. Technology, especially AI, is reshaping work in ways that even experts can’t fully predict. In this kind of climate, global investors are not only chasing cost advantages but are also looking for stability. They want a place that won’t throw surprises at them after they commit. They want clarity.
At such a critical juncture, Telangana is trying to come across as that kind of partner which is steady, prepared, and serious about execution.
Big numbers: Why they matter
What strengthens this story is that it isn’t built only on mood. It is backed by numbers.
- Telangana’s per capita GSDP is Rs. 3,93,385
- This is around 70% higher than the national average
- It reflects a State with a productive workforce
- It also signals stronger spending power and a growing consumer market
And then there is the bigger target.
- Telangana has spoken about building towards a $3 trillion economy
- The idea is not to stay limited to “State-level thinking”
- It aims to become a key driver in India’s larger growth story
These figures don’t mean everything, but they do tell you something important. That Telangana is ambitious. That the State is not running on hope. That it has built a base to make big plans possible.
One such plan is the ambition of moving towards a $3 trillion economy. It’s a large target and it’s meant to be. The point is to match global demand patterns and build sectors that can compete beyond India.
Why Telangana is being watched closely
Davos is where many of these global conversations happen, but what really counts is what comes back home and turns into real work. Telangana’s engagement has translated into major commitments.
- Davos 2025 resulted in MoUs worth Rs. 1.8 lakh crore
- This included Rs. 60,000 crore from Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- In the last 24 months, the State has secured over Rs. 9.25 lakh crore in total investment commitments, Rs. 5.75 lakh crore through the Telangana Rising Global Summit alone
MoUs, of course, are the first step, and they look neat on paper. But the real test is how many of them turn into campuses, plants, jobs, and functioning ecosystems. That is where Telangana’s focus areas become important, because the State isn’t placing all its bets on one sector or one trend.
Instead, it is leaning on four clear pillars that have a strong local base and global relevance.
Digital technologies & AI
Hyderabad has carried the reputation of being an engineering and technology hub for years. Major global companies have built their largest offices outside the USA right here. Now, Telangana wants to move beyond the familiar IT story into the next phase – AI, and especially the coming wave of agentic AI.
- Hyderabad continues to anchor global tech ecosystems
- The State is pushing the idea of an “AI City”
- The goal is to create infrastructure and policy support for advanced AI work
Bharat Future City at Mucherla
Big industries need space, planning, and patience. The upcoming Bharat Future City at Mucherla is built around that idea. It’s a large, long-term infrastructure that can host future-facing sectors instead of short-term expansion.
- Proposed scale: 30,000 acres
- Positioned as a Net-Zero Greenfield Smart City
- Focus areas include semiconductors, EVs, and aerospace
- TG-iPASS is promoted as a fast-track industrial clearance system
Life sciences & vaccine leadership
Hyderabad’s life sciences story is already global, and it is not a small one. When you say the city manufactures nearly one-third of the world’s vaccines, it almost sounds too big to be real. Until you realise how deep the ecosystem is, that is!
- Hyderabad does, indeed, produce around one-third of the world’s vaccines
- Companies like Pfizer and Novartis are expanding R&D presence
- Growth areas include genomics, oncology research, and medical devices
Skills & the talent pipeline
No investor wants to set up shop and then struggle for manpower. Telangana is trying to address that ahead of time through the Young India Skills University, built on a public-private partnership model.
- The University is chaired by Anand Mahindra
- Training is aligned with AI, robotics, green energy, and semiconductors
- The aim is to reduce the “talent gap” before it becomes a bottleneck
Alongside this, sustainability is being discussed as a serious part of the pitch. Telangana’s Net Zero 2047 plan aims to keep growth and responsibility on the same page.
- Hyderabad is working towards a major expansion of electric buses by 2030
- The State targets 65% renewable energy capacity by 2047
- Afforestation and greener urban planning are part of the long-term approach
Where plans turn into work
In the end, Telangana has a very simple message to the world. “Don’t come here looking for a ‘nice story’. Come here if you want a place that is building steadily and at scale, and a place that is all ready to be chosen.”
As Chief Minister Revanth Reddy aptly put it, “We’re not seeking donors. We’re seeking collaborators.”
For Telangana, the era of potential is over. Now it’s about performance.
For the CEO planning a semiconductor facility, for the entrepreneur building the next AI model, for the pharma giant looking at the next oncology breakthrough… in fact, for anyone eyeing the “next big thing”, Telangana is the place to start. Because the most convincing kind of progress is not the loudest one. It is the kind you can see in the small, working parts of everyday life.