Global brewer AB InBev to expand existing facility in Telangana; CM delegation meets in Davos
Davos, January 21
AB InBev, a global brewer, said it will invest a significant amount for expanding its existing facility in Telangana.
The announcement came during the Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy-led 'Telangana Rising' delegation's meeting with John Blood, Chief Legal and Corporate Affairs Officer, AB InBev, during the WEF 2026 in Davos.
The new investment in expansion would generate significant additional revenue every year for the state, the company said. The company, with two manufacturing plants in Telangana and providing employment to 600 people, has operational presence in over 50 countries.
The Chief Minister expressed delight over the delegation securing the investment for the state. He said, "Revenue generation and capacity building are key to the state's roadmap for becoming a $3 trillion economy by 2047 under Telangana Rising 2047 vision."
Minister D. Sridhar Babu said that with policy stability, world-class infrastructure, and ease of doing business, we are building sustained investor confidence to position the state as an investment magnet.
The meeting also focused on potential areas of engagement in areas like circular water use, CSR spending in Telangana with a focus on women empowerment, education and skill development.
The 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) is being held from January 19 to 23, 2026, at Davos-Klosters, welcoming nearly 3,000 participants from over 130 countries, including a record number of world leaders, CEOs, innovators and policymakers, under the theme "A Spirit of Dialogue."
— ANI
Reader Comments
Good to see focus on CSR for women empowerment and skill development. But I hope the expansion also prioritizes sustainable practices, especially the circular water use mentioned. Our water resources are precious.
Investment is welcome, but it's from a brewer. While it creates jobs, we must also strengthen education and health infrastructure with such revenues. The $3 trillion vision needs balanced growth.
Telangana is truly becoming an investment hub! Policy stability and infrastructure are key. Other states should take note. Hope the local youth get priority in the new employment opportunities.
As someone working in manufacturing, this is positive. Global companies expanding here signals confidence in India's market and workforce. The Davos platform is being used well by the state leadership.
The focus on women empowerment through CSR is commendable. However, I respectfully hope the government ensures that the promised benefits in education and skill development actually reach the grassroots and are not just on paper.
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