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184 Tribal Runners from Chhattisgarh to Participate in NMDC Hyderabad Marathon 2026

Hyderabad: The 15th edition of the NMDC Hyderabad Marathon 2026 is set to feature a special contingent of 184 young tribal runners from Chhattisgarh’s Bastar region, giving them an opportunity to compete in one of India’s prominent city marathons.

The runners have been selected from remote areas including Bailadila, Sukma, Dantewada, Bijapur, Bastar and Jagdalpur. For many of them, the Hyderabad Marathon will be their first experience of participating in a major city-based running event.

From Bastar’s trails to Hyderabad’s streets

Several of the young athletes have developed their running skills on village roads and the rugged terrain around mining regions such as Kirandul and Bacheli. Some runners have traditionally trained barefoot, making their participation in a professionally organised marathon a significant step in their sporting journey.

To support the contingent, NMDC has provided running shoes, sports kits, training, accommodation and transportation. Training for different batches began on August 17 ahead of the Hyderabad event.

The contingent includes six women runners, while most participants are expected to compete in the 10-km race. A few experienced athletes will also take part in the 21.1-km Half Marathon and 42.2-km Full Marathon categories.

Hyderabad Marathon 2026

The NMDC Hyderabad Marathon 2026, powered by IDFC FIRST Bank, is being held on August 29 and 30. The event is the flagship marathon of the Hyderabad Runners Society and attracts thousands of participants from across India.

Around 32,000 participants are expected to take part in this year’s event. The participation of the Bastar runners is expected to provide them with valuable exposure and an opportunity to showcase their athletic potential on a major platform.

The initiative also highlights how sporting events can create opportunities for young people from remote communities. With sustained coaching, training and exposure, some of these runners could potentially pursue athletics at a professional level.

The journey of these 184 athletes—from the remote and rugged landscapes of Bastar to the streets of Hyderabad—adds a strong community and inclusion dimension to the 2026 NMDC Hyderabad Marathon.

Hyderabad Emerges as a Major Frontier AI Computing Hub as AMI Orders 9,000 NVIDIA Rubin GPUs

Hyderabad is set to take a major step forward in the global artificial intelligence and advanced computing landscape.

AMI Intelligence, an infrastructure platform established by the promoters of Greenko, has placed a binding order for 9,000 NVIDIA Rubin GPUs for its first AI factory in Hyderabad. The company announced the order on August 25, 2026, describing the project as a major milestone in its plans to build large-scale AI computing infrastructure.

The 9,000 next-generation GPUs are planned to be deployed as NVIDIA Vera Rubin NVL72 systems at AMI’s 30 MW AI computing facility in Hyderabad. The deployment is targeted for the first quarter of 2027.

According to AMI, the Hyderabad facility is expected to become one of Asia’s first frontier AI computing clusters based on the NVIDIA Vera Rubin platform, placing the city at the centre of the rapidly expanding AI infrastructure ecosystem.

🇮🇳 Hyderabad’s Growing AI Ambitions

The project is significant not only for AMI but also for Hyderabad and Telangana, which have been emerging as important destinations for technology companies, data centres, cloud infrastructure and artificial intelligence.

The new facility will represent the first tranche of AMI’s planned 1 GW of Compute-as-a-Service capacity, which the company intends to develop across India, the United States, Finland and Malaysia.

AMI said it plans to bring 200 MW of computing capacity to market in the near term, backed by more than US$8 billion in planned capital expenditure.

The scale of the proposed investment highlights the growing demand for high-performance computing infrastructure required to support the next generation of AI models, enterprise applications, cloud services and other computationally intensive technologies.

⚡ From Power Infrastructure to AI Compute

AMI Chairman Anil Chalamalasetty described the development as the next stage in the company’s long-term focus on transforming power infrastructure into value-generating technology infrastructure.

He highlighted the emerging “electron-to-token” economy, referring to the conversion of large-scale electricity and computing resources into AI-driven digital outputs.

The deployment of NVIDIA’s latest-generation Vera Rubin platform in India is expected to strengthen AMI’s position in the emerging AI computing market and support the development of advanced AI infrastructure at scale.

💻 Why NVIDIA Rubin Matters

Modern AI systems require enormous amounts of computing power for training and inference. As AI models become larger and more sophisticated, demand for high-performance GPUs and specialised data-centre infrastructure is increasing rapidly.

The NVIDIA Vera Rubin platform represents a new generation of AI computing technology designed for demanding workloads. Deploying thousands of these GPUs together can create a powerful computing environment capable of supporting large-scale AI applications.

For Hyderabad, the project could further accelerate the development of an ecosystem around AI, cloud computing, semiconductor-related technologies, data centres, software and digital infrastructure.

🌏 A Major Milestone for Hyderabad

The planned 30 MW facility is expected to add Hyderabad to the growing list of global locations investing heavily in frontier AI infrastructure.

The city already has a strong technology ecosystem, a large pool of engineering talent and an expanding digital infrastructure base. The addition of large-scale AI computing capacity could create further opportunities for technology companies, startups, researchers and enterprises looking to build and deploy advanced AI applications.

As global competition for AI computing capacity intensifies, investments of this scale could play an important role in determining which cities become the next generation of AI infrastructure hubs.

With 9,000 NVIDIA Rubin GPUs, a 30 MW Hyderabad facility, and a broader plan to develop 1 GW of Compute-as-a-Service capacity, AMI’s announcement represents a significant development in India’s rapidly evolving AI infrastructure story.

Hyderabad’s journey from a major IT and technology hub to a potential frontier AI computing destination is gaining momentum. 🚀🇮🇳

AWS Announces New Builder Loft in Hyderabad to Empower India’s Developer Community

Hyderabad: Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced plans to open a new AWS Builder Loft in Hyderabad, creating a dedicated community space where developers, students and technology professionals can collaborate, learn and build innovative solutions.

The Hyderabad facility will be launched alongside new AWS Builder Lofts in Berlin and São Paulo, as the cloud technology company expands the initiative globally. The first AWS Builder Loft opened in San Francisco in July 2025, and AWS said the expansion follows the strong response to the original location.

The permanent community spaces will provide developers with access to free workshops, networking events, pitch nights, content creation facilities, collaboration and co-working areas, and event-hosting spaces. The facilities will be open to developers, students and technology professionals looking to connect with peers and explore new technologies.

The Hyderabad Builder Loft is expected to become a hub for India’s growing developer ecosystem, with a focus on artificial intelligence, cloud-native architecture and application development. AWS said the space will enable Indian developers to upskill, exchange ideas and collaborate on technologies designed for India and global markets.

“Twenty years ago, AWS launched its first services, and it was the builder community that believed in us from the very beginning,” said David Nalley, Director of Developer Experience at AWS.

“These spaces are our way of investing back into that community, giving developers a place to come together, build real things, and learn from each other. Not through a screen, but in person, side by side,” he added.

The Hyderabad Builder Loft is expected to further strengthen AWS’s engagement with India’s technology and startup ecosystem while providing developers with a physical space to experiment, network and turn ideas into real-world applications.

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Charles Schwab Opens Hyderabad Technology Centre, Strengthening Telangana’s Capital Markets GCC Ecosystem

Hyderabad: Financial services major Charles Schwab has officially entered India with the launch of a 3.45 lakh square feet technology capability centre in Hyderabad, marking a significant addition to the city’s expanding global capability centre (GCC) and financial technology ecosystem.

The new Schwab India centre will develop engineering, technology and operational capabilities to support Charles Schwab’s global operations, particularly its business in the United States. The company plans to expand its Hyderabad workforce to around 2,000 employees by the end of 2027.

The investment further strengthens Hyderabad’s position as a growing hub for capital-markets technology. The city has increasingly attracted global companies operating across brokerage, trading, investment management, wealth management, market infrastructure, risk management, analytics and cybersecurity.

Telangana IT Minister D Sridhar Babu highlighted Hyderabad’s growing role in supporting the technology infrastructure behind global financial markets. He said the city is moving beyond the traditional BFSI GCC model towards developing advanced technology and engineering capabilities for the international capital-markets industry.

According to Babu, Hyderabad is home to nine of the world’s top 10 brokerage and trading institutions and has a broader ecosystem of more than 475 GCCs. He noted that the city provides global companies with access to a large pool of technology talent and specialised capabilities.

“What sets Hyderabad apart is that we are moving well beyond the shared services and support operations that traditionally defined this sector,” Babu said, adding that while Mumbai remains India’s trading and brokerage capital, Hyderabad is increasingly developing the technology that powers trading and brokerage operations globally.

Schwab India will support Charles Schwab’s US business through technology development, engineering and operational functions. The Hyderabad centre will focus on designing, developing and delivering technology solutions for the company’s US operations and the millions of customers who use its digital platforms.

Pradeep Menon, Country Head and Managing Director of Schwab India, said Hyderabad’s strong technology talent base, infrastructure and established GCC ecosystem were key factors behind the company’s decision to establish its India operations in the city.

He said Schwab India represents an important step in Charles Schwab’s next phase of global growth, with Hyderabad providing the technology capabilities needed to support the company’s expanding global operations.

The establishment of Charles Schwab’s Hyderabad technology centre is expected to create new opportunities for technology professionals while further consolidating Telangana’s position as a preferred destination for financial services and capital-markets GCCs.

Acumatica Opens Global Capability Center in Hyderabad

Hyderabad, Telangana: Cloud ERP leader Acumatica has opened a new Global Capability Center (GCC) in Nanakramguda, Hyderabad, marking a significant step in the company’s global expansion and product innovation strategy.

The new center has started operations with more than 30 employees, with additional hiring planned in the coming months. Initially focused on engineering, the Hyderabad GCC will serve as a center of engineering excellence, supporting the development of products and capabilities for Acumatica customers worldwide.

The Hyderabad facility joins Acumatica’s existing operations in the United States, Canada, Serbia and Sri Lanka. The company said the center could expand into additional functions over time as its regional operations grow.

According to Miten Mehta, Chief Engineering Officer of Acumatica, India’s strong engineering talent pool and technology ecosystem made Hyderabad an ideal location for the company’s next phase of global innovation. He said the India team is expected to become a major contributor to Acumatica’s growth and customer success.

The new GCC provides a collaborative environment for Acumatica’s India-based engineering team to develop technology solutions for small and mid-sized businesses across global markets.

Acumatica has established the Hyderabad center in partnership with Summit Consulting Services, an ANSR company specialising in building and scaling Global Capability Centers. The partnership will support Acumatica with capability design, talent strategy and operational scaling.

The company is also actively hiring engineering professionals for its Hyderabad GCC, creating new opportunities for technology talent in the city.

Acumatica Cloud ERP is a cloud-based business management platform designed for small and mid-market companies. Its solutions offer industry-specific functionality and flexible tools aimed at helping growing businesses adapt to changing digital markets.

The opening of the Hyderabad GCC further strengthens Acumatica’s globally distributed engineering network and highlights Hyderabad’s growing role as a destination for multinational technology and innovation centers.

Hyderabad Metro Saves Lives: Donor Heart & Lungs Transported 14 KM in Just 25 Minutes

In a remarkable example of speed, coordination, and public service, Hyderabad Metro Rail played a vital role in a life-saving organ transplant mission by transporting a donor heart and lungs across the city in record time.

The organs were moved from CARE Hospitals, Gachibowli to KIMS Hospitals, Minister Road, Secunderabad, using the Hyderabad Metro network. The journey covered 14 kilometres across 13 Metro stations, from Raidurg Metro Station to Rasoolpura Metro Station, and was completed in just 25 minutes, between 11:40 AM and 12:05 PM.

Hyderabad Metro officials coordinated closely with doctors and hospital staff to ensure the organs were transported safely and without delay. Their meticulous planning and swift execution helped deliver the donor heart and lungs within the critical time window required for a successful transplant.

This extraordinary effort highlights how efficient public transport, emergency planning, and medical teamwork can come together to save precious lives. The mission stands as a proud moment for Hyderabad and showcases the city’s growing capability in supporting advanced healthcare services.

👏 A heartfelt salute to the medical teams, Hyderabad Metro staff, and everyone involved in making this life-saving mission a success.

Hyderabad Secures Drinking Water Supply Until Summer 2027 as Godavari Reservoirs Overflow

Hyderabad residents can breathe a sigh of relief as the city’s drinking water supply has been secured until Summer 2027, thanks to heavy monsoon rains that have significantly increased water levels in Godavari-linked reservoirs. Officials from the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) confirmed that the recent spell of continuous rainfall has transformed the city’s water outlook, easing concerns over future shortages.

Earlier, authorities had estimated that the available water reserves would last only until November 2026. However, abundant rainfall across Telangana has dramatically improved storage levels in major reservoirs, extending Hyderabad’s drinking water security by several more months.

One of the biggest contributors to this improvement is the Sripada Yellampalli Project on the Godavari River. The project currently supplies around 162 million gallons of water per day (MGD) to Hyderabad. Following the recent rains, inflows into the reservoir surged to nearly 1.91 lakh cusecs, causing water storage to rise from 8.1 TMC to over 16.2 TMC within just a few days. The project continues to provide nearly 10 TMC of drinking water annually to the city.

The Kadem Reservoir has also reached full capacity due to heavy inflows, prompting authorities to open five floodgates. Officials resumed pumping water to the Nandi Pump House and other connected projects, further strengthening the water distribution network.

Meanwhile, ongoing repair and maintenance work at the Singur Reservoir temporarily reduced its water supply from the usual 75 MGD to around 69.5 MGD. Despite this reduction, officials assured that the increased inflows from Godavari-linked projects would comfortably compensate for the shortfall, ensuring uninterrupted drinking water supply across Hyderabad.

Currently, the HMWSSB supplies approximately 550 million gallons of drinking water every day to Hyderabad. Water is sourced from six major reservoirs, including Singur, Manjira, Krishna, Godavari, Osman Sagar, and Himayat Sagar. The recent monsoon has significantly strengthened these reserves, providing confidence that the city will have adequate water resources well into next summer.

Officials have welcomed the improved reservoir levels, stating that the strong monsoon has not only secured Hyderabad’s immediate water needs but also enhanced long-term water management and sustainability. Citizens are nevertheless encouraged to continue using water responsibly and avoid unnecessary wastage to ensure efficient utilization of the available resources.

Tech Mahindra Launches Consumer Agentic Experience Studio (CAX Studio) in Hyderabad to Accelerate AI-Driven Business Transformation

Hyderabad: Tech Mahindra, a leading global provider of technology consulting and digital transformation solutions, has inaugurated its flagship Consumer Agentic Experience Studio (CAX Studio) at its Infocity Campus in Hyderabad, marking a major step towards accelerating AI-powered innovation for consumer-facing industries.

The newly launched CAX Studio is designed as a collaborative innovation hub that enables enterprises across retail, consumer goods, travel, transportation, logistics, and hospitality to experience, prototype, and scale Agentic AI-driven transformation across the entire consumer value chain.

The immersive studio combines Tech Mahindra’s expertise in Artificial Intelligence (AI), design thinking, consulting, engineering, and digital transformation to help organizations solve complex business challenges while delivering superior customer experiences. Businesses visiting the studio can explore real-world AI applications, including intelligent merchandising, autonomous supply chains, personalized customer engagement, connected retail operations, demand sensing, inventory optimization, intelligent travel experiences, and smart logistics solutions.

The CAX Studio also provides a collaborative environment where customers can co-create innovative solutions, validate business use cases, and accelerate deployment through Tech Mahindra’s extensive ecosystem of technology, engineering, and design partners. This approach enables organizations to rapidly move from concept to enterprise-wide implementation while unlocking measurable business value.

Speaking on the launch, Atul Soneja, Chief Operating Officer of Tech Mahindra, said that consumer industries are rapidly moving beyond isolated digital initiatives toward connected, AI-driven enterprise transformation. He emphasized that organizations need environments where strategy, data, engineering, and intelligent technologies come together to solve real business challenges. According to him, the Consumer Agentic Experience Studio bridges this gap by enabling customers to prototype, validate, and scale AI-powered solutions while accelerating innovation and building autonomous, experience-led businesses for the future.

The launch of the CAX Studio further reinforces Tech Mahindra’s commitment to customer-centric innovation by helping enterprises transition from evaluating AI technologies to implementing real-world business transformation. By combining immersive demonstrations with industry expertise and a strong partner ecosystem, the studio aims to prepare organizations for the next generation of AI-enabled enterprises.

Tech Mahindra currently employs over 146,000 professionals across 90 countries, delivering technology consulting, AI & analytics, cloud services, engineering, customer experience, enterprise applications, and digital transformation solutions to global enterprises. The company is part of the Mahindra Group and is recognized globally for its sustainability initiatives, including being the first Indian company to receive the Sustainable Markets Initiative’s Terra Carta Seal.

With the launch of the Consumer Agentic Experience Studio in Hyderabad, Tech Mahindra strengthens the city’s growing reputation as a leading hub for artificial intelligence, enterprise innovation, and next-generation digital technologies.

Mulam Santha – Back to the Roots-11-July-2026

🌾 Mulam Santha – Back to the Roots 🇮🇳

Mulam Santha – Back to the Roots is a unique community initiative dedicated to reviving the spirit of rural India by empowering farmers, artisans, women entrepreneurs, and local producers. More than just a marketplace, it is a platform that celebrates India’s agricultural heritage, traditional knowledge, and sustainable way of life.

Founded under the visionary leadership of Sri Krishna Reddy Garu, Founder of CSR Memorial Foundation, and with the dedicated support of Gramabharathi members, Mulam Santha has grown into a vibrant movement that connects rural producers directly with urban consumers. Their collective efforts have created meaningful livelihood opportunities while preserving India’s rich cultural and agricultural traditions.

Every month, Mulam Santha brings together natural farmers, millet producers, Khadi weavers, handicraft artisans, women’s self-help groups, and rural entrepreneurs under one roof. Visitors can explore naturally grown farm produce, traditional foods, millets, organic products, Panchagavya and Ayurvedic products, handmade crafts, eco-friendly products, indigenous seeds, Khadi garments, and much more.

Recently, Mulam Santha was recognized as a true reflection of the “Soul of Rural India,” receiving appreciation from Shri Bandaru Dattatreya. This prestigious recognition acknowledges the initiative’s outstanding contribution to promoting rural livelihoods, natural farming, sustainable development, and the “Vocal for Local” movement.

This achievement belongs to every farmer, artisan, volunteer, visitor, and supporter who has been part of this inspiring journey. A special appreciation goes to Sri Krishna Reddy Garu, Founder of CSR Memorial Foundation, and the committed Gramabharathi members, whose vision, dedication, and tireless efforts continue to make Mulam Santha a beacon of hope for rural communities.

Together, they are building a future where villages prosper, farmers receive fair opportunities, traditional artisans are celebrated, and future generations remain connected to their roots.

🌱 Mulam Santha – Back to the Roots is not just a slogan; it is a movement to preserve our heritage, empower our people, and create a sustainable future for all.

Support Local • Empower Farmers • Preserve Tradition • Celebrate Rural India+

Hyderabad Sets New Record in Office Leasing as GCCs Drive Growth

Hyderabad has achieved its strongest-ever first-half office leasing performance, recording 7.5 million sq. ft. of office space leased during H1 2026, marking a 29% year-on-year increase, according to a Knight Frank report.

Global Capability Centres (GCCs) continued to power the city’s commercial real estate market, accounting for 45% of total office absorption with 3.4 million sq. ft. leased. Flexible workspace operators also remained a key contributor, representing 27% of total demand.

Despite the addition of 3 million sq. ft. of new office space, vacancy levels dropped significantly to 11.5%, highlighting Hyderabad’s strong demand and healthy market dynamics. Average office rentals also increased by 7%, reaching ₹80 per sq. ft. per month.

The residential sector remained equally resilient, with 19,249 homes sold during the first half of 2026. While new housing launches saw a slight moderation, average residential prices climbed 7% to ₹8,258 per sq. ft. Among the city’s prime locations, Banjara Hills recorded the highest price appreciation.

Hyderabad continues to strengthen its position as one of India’s fastest-growing business and real estate destinations, attracting global companies, investors, and homebuyers alike.