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The CII Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) hosted the 2nd Green Telangana Summit 2026 in Hyderabad, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, and sustainability experts.

CII welcomed the Union Budget proposal to establish dedicated rare earth corridors in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and Odisha. The initiative aims to boost mining, processing, research, and manufacturing, strengthening India’s leadership in rare earth magnets and critical minerals

The Telangana government’s decision to shift several public offices into T-Hub has raised concerns over its impact on the startup ecosystem. Observers fear that high-footfall offices may affect the innovation-driven environment of the global incubation hub.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu called for revising government business rules to enhance governance, arguing that frequent constitutional amendments justify such reforms. He instructed officials to prioritise accountability, technology-driven systems, last-mile service delivery and strengthened grievance redressal mechanisms to improve public satisfaction

The government will soon notify the new Labour Codes, which aim to create a more inclusive workforce by strengthening worker rights, expanding social security to gig workers and improving health and safety provisions. Industry leaders say the reforms will boost investment and competitiveness

Following the deadly blast at Sigachi Industries, the Telangana government has formed special teams to inspect 4,000+ high-risk industries. Factories must submit self-certification checklists, with older units prioritised for inspections. The two-month statewide drive starts immediately

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said India leads the global digital payments landscape, with UPI going international and telecom costs among the lowest. He highlighted India's digital-first economy and rapid northeast growth as central to the Viksit Bharat vision.

Featuring presentations and discussions on the net-zero transition in the Indian cement industry, it will have more than 10 technical sessions, 50 national and international speakers, 500 participants, and 70 plus stalls showcasing the latest technologies and services.

AI requires careful governance to fully harness its potential while mitigating the risks and challenges it presents, CII said in a release, adding that the guidebook aims to serve as an effective tool for the board of directors to navigate the intricate landscape of AI governance and drive better business outcomes

Speaking at the WEF, Naidu says Modi will take the country to the top across various economic and social parameters  

Says a route map has been designed to take Andhra Pradesh to the number one position in the country

Even Congress leaders have stopped talking about the Pharma City and Villages, with confusion said to be prevailing even within the party

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) is hosting a conference on energy efficiency between September 10 and 12 at HICC Madhapur.

Says Modi government does not lack political will and will take all decisions keeping in mind 'nation-first approach'

Sanjiv Puri, President of CII, shared his optimism about India's economic trajectory, highlighting that the previous year had surpassed all expectations.

Brende also highlighted that countries should be allowed to be competitive and buy what is most relevant for their business.

He emphasized the need to overcome the barrier of distance and foster stronger ties between the two regions.

A total of 1241 veterans and 50 corporate houses participated in the employment seminar organised by Directorate General of Re-settlement and Confederation of Indian Industry

Confederation of Indian Industry president Sanjiv Bajaj said the country could be one of the major manufacturing hubs for the world

CIES will work with the ecosystem stakeholders to enhance the success of startups, with focus on innovation and entrepreneurship skill sets