Telangana proposes WEF follow-up in Hyderabad
Analysis based on 8 articles · First reported Jan 21, 2026 · Last updated Jan 21, 2026
The proposal by India — Telangana to host a WEF follow-up forum in India — Hyderabad could significantly boost investment and economic development in India — Telangana, particularly in technology and life sciences. This initiative, coupled with the development of Bharat Future City and India — Hyderabad's 24-hour economy, signals a positive outlook for regional markets and potential for increased foreign direct investment.
India — Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy proposed to the World Economic Forum (WEF) to host an annual follow-up meeting in India — Hyderabad every July or August. This proposal, made during the 'Join The Rise' event in Davos, received unanimous support from global business leaders. The initiative aims to facilitate quicker follow-ups on investment decisions, as one year is considered too long in modern business cycles. India — Telangana showcased its development vision for 2047, including the launch of the India — Telangana AI Innovation Hub (TAIH) and the India — Telangana Next-Gen Life Sciences Policy 2026-2030. The state also highlighted game-changer projects like road and metro rail expansion, rejuvenation of water bodies, and plans for new economic zones and a new manufacturing zone to serve as a China +1 alternative. India — Hyderabad is being developed as India's first 24-hour operational city with a focus on the night-time economy and is becoming a global hub for Global Capability Centres (GCCs). The state is also building a new smart city called Bharat Future City. The recent India — Telangana Rising Global Summit attracted investments worth over Rs 5.75 lakh crore, bolstering the state's confidence in hosting the WEF follow-up forum.
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