Key Points

Telangana's Chief Minister Revanth Reddy made a compelling pitch to Japanese investors in Tokyo, presenting the state as an attractive alternative to China. He emphasized Telangana's world-class infrastructure, skilled workforce, and strategic sectors like electronics, AI, and green energy. The roadshow showcased innovative projects like the Future City and Musi Riverfront Development. Reddy's diplomatic approach and vision of "TelanganaRising" aimed to forge stronger economic ties between India and Japan.

Key Points: Revanth Reddy Invites Japan to Telangana's Rising Investment Hub

  • Telangana showcases investment potential to Japanese businesses
  • Promotes Future City as Net Zero industrial project
  • Highlights strategic sectors like AI, EVs, and electronics
  • Positions Hyderabad as innovative investment destination
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Revanth Reddy hard sells Telangana at Tokyo roadshow

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy champions state's potential at Tokyo roadshow, offering China +1 alternative for Japanese investors

"Let us build something extraordinary - for India, Japan, and the world. - Revanth Reddy, Telangana CM"

Hyderabad, April 18

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Friday invited Japanese companies to come to his state and find a China +1 alternative.

At the India-Japan Economic Partnership roadshow in Tokyo, he exhorted investors to invest, promising that they will thrive, grow, succeed, and will feel like at home.

The official TelanganaRising delegation, led by the Chief Minister, hosted a high-level Investment Roadshow, spotlighting the state's thriving industrial ecosystem and inviting Japanese businesses to partner in its growth.

At the event attended by over 150 participants from the Japanese business community, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy exhorted Japanese investors and businesses to come to Telangana and invest, according to a statement from the Chief Minister's Office here.

"Japan is called the Land of the Rising Sun. Our state's vision is TelanganaRising. Today, I am proud to say--Telangana is Rising in the Land of the Rising Sun," he said.

"I am very happy to be in Tokyo. Your city is great, with excellent infrastructure, focus on environment and sustainability, and innovation.People of Japan are very nice, kind, respectful and disciplined. I have learnt many things from Tokyo for developing my city of Hyderabad," the Chief Minister said.

The event began with remarks from the Ambassador of India to Japan, Sibi George, who emphasised the strong and growing Indo-Japanese economic ties. Toshihiro Mizutani, Director General, JETRO, Bengaluru, followed with comments encouraging deeper collaboration with Telangana.

Promotional videos on two flagship projects of the government, namely Future City, India's first planned Net Zero industrial city, and the Musi Riverfront Rejuvenation Project, one of India's largest riverfront development projects, were released at the event.

Telangana's Special Chief Secretary, Industries & Commerce, Jayesh Ranjan, delivered a presentation outlining key investment opportunities for Japanese companies in sectors such as electronics, AI, EVs, textiles, and green energy.

The Chief Minister extended a warm invitation to Japanese businesses to invest in the state and be part of TelanganaRising. "We offer world-class infrastructure, skilled talent, and clear and consistent policies to support your investment in several priority sectors like life sciences, GCCs, electronics, EV and Energy storage, Textiles, Food processing, AI data centres, and logistics. Let us build something extraordinary - for India, Japan, and the world."

The roadshow was followed by several one-on-one meetings with the Telangana delegation and the top business conglomerates of Japan.

- IANS

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Rahul K.
Great initiative by CM Revanth Reddy! Telangana has so much potential to become India's tech hub. The Future City project sounds especially promising 🌱 Hope this brings more jobs to our state!
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Priya M.
While I appreciate the effort, I hope the government focuses equally on improving basic infrastructure in rural Telangana. The urban projects are flashy, but villages still need better roads and schools.
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Sanjay T.
That "Telangana Rising in the Land of the Rising Sun" line was 🔥! Smart marketing by our CM. Japan is the perfect partner for our state's tech ambitions. Fingers crossed for some big investments!
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Ananya R.
The Musi Riverfront project could be transformative if done right! Hope they maintain ecological balance while developing it. Would love to see Hyderabad get its own version of Tokyo's clean rivers.
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Karthik N.
Impressive delegation! Having Jayesh Ranjan present the investment opportunities adds credibility. His track record with TS-iPASS gives foreign investors confidence in our processes.
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Meena P.
Hope this isn't just talk. We've seen many investment promises before. Would be great to get quarterly updates on actual Japanese companies setting up shop in Telangana 🤞

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