- Defence UAVs, green data centres, highways and cement plants anchor massive investments
- 7,000+ jobs created as group deepens ties with the state’s infrastructure and innovation roadmap
NE BUSINESS BUREAU
HYDERABAD, DEC 8
At the Telangana Rising Global Summit, Karan Adani announced a significant scale-up of the Adani Group’s investments in Telangana, reaffirming the conglomerate’s long-term commitment to the state’s industrial and infrastructure transformation. Addressing an audience of global investors, policymakers and industry leaders, he said Telangana today reflects “clarity of vision, transparent governance and rapid decision-making,” enabling companies to plan boldly and invest with confidence.
He highlighted that the group has invested nearly ₹10,000 crore over the last three years, generating 7,000+ jobs, and is preparing for deeper collaboration with the state.
Defence Manufacturing: India’s First Long-Endurance UAV Hub
The group has built a cutting-edge defence and aerospace park in Hyderabad — India’s first long-endurance UAV manufacturing facility. The UAVs produced here serve both the Indian armed forces and international buyers. More than 1,500 local youth are currently employed at this facility, strengthening the state’s positioning as an emerging defence-tech hub.
₹2,500-Crore 48 MW Green Data Centre
In digital infrastructure, Adani Digital Labs is setting up a 48 MW green data centre in Telangana with an investment of ₹2,500 crore. The facility is designed to support high-performance computing, AI workloads and next-generation cloud services, powering India’s accelerating digital economy.
Road & Logistics Expansion Across the State
Telangana’s logistics network has seen rapid modernisation, with the Adani Group developing 100+ km of highways connecting Mancherial, Suryapet, Kodad and Khammam. With an investment of ₹4,000 crore, these road assets are improving freight movement, reducing travel time and supporting local livelihoods across multiple districts.
Cement Manufacturing Boost with ₹2,000+ Crore Investment
To support the state’s infrastructure surge, Adani Cement has invested ₹2,000 crore+ in advanced cement plants at Ganeshpahad, Tandur and Devapur, adding 7 MTPA capacity.
Karan Adani said, “We see Telangana as a state growing with quality — where innovation, sustainability and global competitiveness move in harmony. We look forward to working on many more transformative projects here.”
The summit featured prominent leaders, including Governor Jishnu Dev Varma, Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, their Cabinet colleagues, Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar.
