GrowthX 2026 Shapes What Comes Next In Tech
- Hyderabad hosts GrowthX 2026 summit on industry technology integration
- Telangana IT Minister D Sridhar Babu outlines $1 trillion vision
Hyderabad: GrowthX 2026 set the stage for a high-level dialogue on the future of industry and technology integration. The summit took place at JRC Convention Centre, Jubilee Hills on Tuesday. Telangana IT Minister D. Sridhar Babu described the platform as a timely and strategic conversation about “what comes next” for Hyderabad, Telangana, and India in a fast-changing global landscape.
Hosted by the Federation of Telangana Chambers of Commerce and Industry, GrowthX 2026 aims to accelerate collaboration between industry, technology leaders, academia, venture funds, and policymakers. The event featured keynote sessions, policy discussions, startup showcases, and the launch of an Innovation Challenge Portal and a Thought Leadership Report. A journal called NeoVantageX was also launched on the occasion.
Addressing the gathering, D. Sridhar Babu said the “X” in GrowthX represents the unknown that nations and industries must discover together. He noted that in mathematics, X is what we seek to solve, and in technology, it is what we experiment with. Therefore, he said GrowthX is not just an event but a dialogue on the future of growth. “Growth will be built together — through partnerships, shared ideas, and connected ecosystems. What begins as conversation today often becomes strategy tomorrow,” he said.
GrowthX 2026 highlights Telangana growth roadmap
The Minister said Telangana, currently a $200 billion economy, aims to become a $1 trillion economy by 2034 and a $3 trillion economy by 2047. He outlined the CURE–PURE–RARE framework as the state’s growth model. Under CURE, Hyderabad drives innovation and global services. Through PURE, the state focuses on industrial corridor powered manufacturing. Meanwhile, RARE aims to improve rural productivity and ensure inclusive growth.
He also spoke about structural shifts shaping the next decade. He said AI infrastructure is emerging as a core productivity layer. Global Capability Centres are moving towards innovation ownership, with Hyderabad as a key hub. Industry 5.0, ecosystem strength, and innovation-driven scaling are also becoming critical.
Leaders call for reforms and future technologies
N Ramchander Rao said AI must be used responsibly. FTCCI President R. Ravi Kumar noted that while ease of doing business has improved, the cost of doing business continues to rise. He assured support to the government’s initiatives.
Pavan Kumar Chandana of Skyroot Aerospace said space travel at the cost of an air ticket is not too far away. He stated that Indian tourists travelling into space may become a reality in the next 10 years. Dr Nageshwar Reddy called for reforms to allow ethical use of human organs for research, noting that current regulations permit use only for transplantation.
The summit saw over 100 exhibitors and about 1000 delegates. More than 750 industry leaders and over 40 startups, venture funds, and academic institutions took part, reinforcing Telangana’s focus on innovation-led growth.
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