Hyderabad To Play A Key Role India’s AI And Semiconductor Growth

Hyderabad to play a key role in India’s AI, Semiconductor and Electronics Growth under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Vision, says Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.

At an Industry Leader Town Hall in Hyderabad organised by HYSEA, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw urged the Indian IT sector to transition from a software services model to an “AI as a Service” model.

Addressing advancements in the semiconductor sector, Vaishnaw stated that India’s long-standing dream of building a semiconductor ecosystem is now a reality. He revealed that twelve manufacturing plants are currently under development, with three already exporting chips to Europe and Japan.

Regarding connectivity, the minister shared that Hyderabad is slated to become a critical high-speed rail hub with three planned bullet train corridors. He highlighted a massive surge in railway investments for Telangana, noting that the state now receives over 5,400 crore rupees annually compared to the 880 crore rupees allocated during the previous UPA regime. Additionally, forty railway stations in the state are being modernised under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme.

Vaishnaw praised Hyderabad as a central pillar for technology-led innovation, emphasising its vital contributions to digital public infrastructure, local Kavach safety technology, and global VFX sectors.

Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy, who also attended the town hall, stressed the importance of balanced regional growth. He stated that development must expand beyond Hyderabad into tier-II cities like Warangal and Karimnagar to distribute investment and employment opportunities evenly. He also noted that the complete electrification of lines and the redevelopment of key stations like Secunderabad would transform regional connectivity.(UPDATED ON 11TH JULY 2026)