Hyderabad is no stranger to global tech dominance, but its skyline and digital ecosystem are about to get a serious upgrade.
In a high-profile power meeting at the MCRHRD Bodhi Pavilion, Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy met with Bharti Enterprises Chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal. The outcome? A massive vision that could solidify Hyderabad not just as India’s tech hub, but as a global powerhouse for Artificial Intelligence and cloud infrastructure.
The biggest headline from the meeting? Sunil Bharti Mittal dropped a bombshell for the city’s corporate landscape, revealing that the Bharti Group is actively considering Hyderabad as a second headquarters for Airtel.
Tracking the Next Tech Boom: A Mega AI & Data Centre Campus
During the discussions, CM Revanth Reddy presented an ambitious vision: establishing a comprehensive, integrated data centre and AI infrastructure campus in Telangana.
To turn this vision into immediate reality, the Chief Minister pushed Airtel to fast-track its upcoming Chandanvelli data centre project and urged the telecom giant to exponentially scale its digital, cloud, cybersecurity, and AI operations right here in the city.
To ensure that red tape doesn’t slow down this momentum, the CM requested Mittal to assign a dedicated senior executive to work hand-in-hand with the state government, bypassing delays and fast-tracking future investments.
Cultivating Tomorrow’s Tech Talent
The conversation wasn’t just about servers and fiber optics—it was deeply focused on Hyderabad’s youth.
CM Revanth Reddy briefed Mittal on the massive, ongoing education reforms shaking up the state. These include:
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The launch of the Young India Skill University to bridge the employment gap.
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The complete transformation of traditional Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) into modern Advanced Technology Centres (ATCs).
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Upgrading state polytechnic colleges to match global industry standards.
Impressed by the state’s forward-thinking blueprint, Sunil Bharti Mittal announced that the Bharti Foundation would step up its CSR efforts in Telangana, committing to provide scholarships to students enrolled in government schools and the newly upgraded ATCs.
What This Means for Hyderabadis
If Airtel cements Hyderabad as its second home base, it marks a monumental shift in corporate India—moving heavy executive presence out of the traditional Delhi-NCR/Mumbai tech bubbles right into our backyard. Combined with a state-backed AI mega-campus, we are looking at a massive influx of high-value tech jobs, stronger digital infrastructure, and unprecedented corporate funding for local education.
The message is clear: the future of AI is being built right here, and Hyderabad is leading the charge.
