Telangana has emerged as one of India’s most forward-looking and business-friendly states, driven by a clear policy vision, responsive governance, and a strong innovation ecosystem. Since its formation, the state has consistently prioritized ease of doing business, transparency, and speed of execution. The state’s capital, Hyderabad, has evolved into a global technology and innovation hub, supported by world-class digital and physical infrastructure, a deep talent pool, and a collaborative public–private ecosystem. Telangana’s focus on skilling, innovation, and R&D — through institutions, incubators, and partnerships with global enterprises — has enabled companies to move beyond cost arbitrage to high-value work in areas such as artificial intelligence, data engineering, cybersecurity, product development, and life sciences research.

These strengths have made Telangana a preferred destination for U.S. global capability centers (GCCs). U.S.-based enterprises benefit from the state’s stable policy environment, availability of high-quality technical and managerial talent, and strong alignment with global business practices. The government’s proactive engagement with industry, openness to co-creating policy, and emphasis on long-term partnerships have allowed GCCs to scale rapidly and play strategic roles within their global organizations. As GCCs increasingly evolve into centers of innovation and enterprise leadership, Telangana’s forward-looking policies and business conduciveness position it as a natural partner in their growth journey.

       1. Programs and Activities in 2025

• The Hyderabad Chapter Executive Committee had a closed-door meeting with Mr. Jorgan K. Andrews, Charge D’Affaires, U.S. Embassy on July 11th and also bid farewell to Ms. Jennifer Larson, Consul General, U.S. Consulate General Hyderabad. The chapter welcomed Consul General Laura Williams, U.S. Consulate General Hyderabad, on August 11 th .
• AMCHAM’s 13th Healthcare Conference was held on September 19th, 2025, focused on the following key themes: 1) innovation and ecosystem: Leveraging talent, technology, and partnerships across payers, providers, pharma, medtech, and start-ups to co-create solutions, 2) AI and digital transformation: Embedding AI responsibly into workflows to make care more predictive, preventive, and personalized, while building trust and ensuring ethical use, 3) collaboration and partnerships: Driving innovation at scale requires collective strengths, humanizing care, and new partnership models between health systems and technology players and 4) future priorities: Making healthcare affordable, equitable, and accessible, with innovation rooted in compassion, efficiency, and resilience.
• In association with EY, the chapter had a session on labour codes which focused on key impact areas including employee vs. work categorization, compensation and benefits, flexi hiring, simplification of compliance, etc. The session explored the definition of wages and their exclusion and HR/payroll policies and processes, among other topics.
• AMCHAM’s Hyderabad Chapter Sports 2025 commenced on the weekend of September 20th and culminated on December 13th. Overall, 22 member companies participated in 11 disciplines viz cricket, basketball, football, throwball, volleyball, badminton, table tennis, pickle ball, carom, chess and athletics. A total of around 1,150 participants took part in this year’s edition of the sports program.
• A leadership connect with the CEOs of the chapter was held to network and build greater engagement.

       2. Economic Affairs and Policy Advocacy

•  The Hyderabad Chapter acts as a bridge between industry and government and represents the interests of U.S. companies across key sectors in Telangana. Through structured dialogue, policy analysis, and stakeholder engagement, the chapter advocates for reforms that enhance ease of doing business, encourage investment, and strengthen U.S.-India trade and economic cooperation. The chapter works closely with policymakers to address regulatory challenges, support growth-oriented policies, and foster public–private collaboration for sustainable economic development.

       3. Planned Activities and Future Outlook

• In 2026, the chapter will serve as a key platform connecting U.S. businesses with state governments to support investment, innovation, and policy dialogue. The Hyderabad Chapter will focus on promoting U.S. participation across priority sectors, fostering innovation and talent collaboration, advocating for ease-of-doing-business reforms, and enabling public–private partnerships. Through sustained engagement and people-to-people ties, the chapter aims to reinforce Telangana’s position as a preferred destination for U.S. companies and long-term bilateral collaboration.
• The chapter aims to carve out a distinct niche by adopting a unique approach to operations and member engagement, with a strong focus on fostering innovation-driven collaborations, building meaningful relationships, and deepening member participation via roundtable discussions across sectors on various issues and opportunities for industry. The chapter will continue with active engagement from the U.S. Consulate General Hyderabad.