T sets up auto, EV council to drive investments ahead of Global Summit | Hyderabad News

Hyderabad: In a push to position Telangana as a major hub for automotive and electric vehicle manufacturing, the state govt has set up a dedicated executive council that will bring industry leaders and policymakers onto a common platform to drive investments, expansion plans and sector-specific growth strategies.Telangana govt has constituted an executive council for the automotive and electric vehicle (EV) sectors as part of its efforts to attract major investments and transform the state into a leading destination for these industries.The first meeting of the automotive and EV sector executive council will be held at the secretariat on Nov 11 under the chairmanship of transport minister Ponnam Prabhakar. Around 25 representatives from leading automotive and EV companies, along with other key stakeholders, have already agreed to be part of the council.The meeting will focus on understanding the investment plans, ongoing projects, proposed investments, and expansion strategies of companies operating in the automotive and EV sectors.Ponnam said the govt would also seek suggestions from industry representatives on policy measures, infrastructure requirements, and other issues related to industrial development.The council will encourage leading companies to participate in the investment expo being organised as part of the Invest Telangana Global Summit-2026, scheduled to be held from Dec 7 to 9 at Bharat Future City. It will also finalise themes for dedicated discussion forums on the automotive and EV sectors during the summit.Officials said the initiative is aimed at strengthening coordination between the govt and industry stakeholders while creating a favourable ecosystem for investments in the sector.The inaugural meeting is expected to play an important role in identifying investment opportunities and preparing a roadmap for the growth of the automotive and EV industries in Telangana ahead of the Global Summit.