Hyderabad: The Telangana government is planning to attract major investments in the automobile and electric vehicle (EV) sectors through the upcoming Invest Telangana Global Summit 2026, with a focus on manufacturing, battery technology and clean mobility, Deccan Chronicle reported.
The first meeting of the executive council for the automobile and EV sectors was held at the state Secretariat on Wednesday under the chairmanship of Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar. Around 25 industrialists and representatives of leading companies participated in the meeting, which was conducted virtually.
The discussions focused on investment opportunities in automobile manufacturing, electric vehicles, charging infrastructure, battery technology and clean mobility in the state.
Prabhakar sought suggestions from industry representatives on establishing new manufacturing facilities, expanding existing units and addressing policy-related requirements to encourage investments. The meeting also explored ways to secure the participation of leading automobile and EV companies in the Investment Expo planned as part of the Global Summit.
Industry representatives highlighted the policy support, infrastructure facilities and government assistance required to attract investments. The participants also identified key issues to be taken up during a special session on the automobile and EV sectors at the summit.
The minister said the state government aimed to position Telangana among India’s leading destinations for automobile and electric vehicle investments. He emphasised the importance of coordination between industries and government departments to attract new investments and create employment opportunities.
The meeting also discussed preparing a comprehensive action plan to facilitate investments and strengthen Telangana’s automobile and electric vehicle ecosystem.
