Hyderabad: Chief minister A Revanth Reddy on Wednesday assured UK investors of policy continuity, a large talent pool and a conducive business environment, saying Telangana was well positioned for rapid growth, particularly in manufacturing.A high-level UK delegation led by mayors Oliver Coppard of South Yorkshire, Tracy Brabin of West Yorkshire and David Skaith of York and North Yorkshire met the CM at the MCR HRD Institute to explore partnerships in trade, investment, innovation, education and culture, following the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA).Revanth said Telangana had emerged as a dynamic state with strengths in IT, pharmaceuticals, life sciences, biotechnology, aerospace and defence, and electronics manufacturing. He invited UK investors and industrialists to the Invest Telangana Global Summit 2026, scheduled for Dec 7-9 at Bharat Future City.Recalling former British PM Tony Blair’s role in shaping Telangana’s long-term development roadmap, Telangana Rising 2047, launched in Dec 2025, Revanth said, “Blair was among several global leaders, leading economists, tech leaders and industrialists who helped in shaping the state’s 2047 roadmap.”The mayors proposed collaboration in advanced manufacturing, healthcare, digital technology, defence, aerospace, technical textiles, skilling and research. The delegation expressed interest in revisiting Telangana to translate ties into concrete trade, investment and institutional partnerships, the CMO said.Coppard said Yorkshire had around 1.5 lakh businesses across sectors, creating scope for collaboration with Telangana. “We can leverage the massive scalability and the ‘hugely impressive’ digital economy ecosystem that Telangana offers with its large talent pool and resources,” he said.Brabin drew parallels between the Yorkshine and Telangana, saying, “With so many shared interests, we are like brothers and sisters.”Revanth highlighted Hyderabad’s hosting of the 72nd Miss World Pageant in May 2025 and the state’s focus on preparing young people for an AI-driven economy. “We have launched a unique university — Young India Skills University — dedicated to direct skilling by large businesses,” he said.He also outlined plans for Bharat Future City, spread across 30,000 acres, and the proposed rejuvenation of the Musi river to drive the night-time and riverfront economies.The CM unveiled the UK-India Business Council report, ‘UK-India CETA and Regional Synergies’. IT and industries minister D Sridhar Babu urged the delegation to explore Genome Valley and Hyderabad’s innovation ecosystem, citing opportunities in advanced technology, clean energy and knowledge-led growth.He said Revanth’s recent UK visit had forged partnerships with leading universities and businesses, adding, “Telangana is on course to be home to some of the world’s premier universities.”
