Shivakumar calls for Bengaluru–Hyderabad cooperation to drive Southern growth

At Telangana Rising Summit, Dy CM Shivakumar urged Bengaluru–Hyderabad cooperation, noting South’s GDP share could rise to 45%, stressing unity & investor trust

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has called for stronger collaboration between Bengaluru and Hyderabad, stressing that partnership rather than rivalry will define the future of southern India’s economic growth. Speaking at the Telangana Rising Global Summit at Bharat Future City, he praised the rapid strides made by the Telangana government under Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and said the summit reshaped his earlier perception of Telangana as a competitor to Bengaluru.

Shivakumar highlighted the growing importance of southern states in India’s economy, noting that they already contribute more than 30 percent of national GDP. He projected this share could rise to 40–45 percent in the coming years, driven by technology and innovation. Bengaluru alone employs nearly 25 lakh engineers, while Hyderabad’s expanding tech ecosystem makes the two cities natural partners in shaping India’s technology story.

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Emphasizing unity, Shivakumar said all southern states stand together for the country’s progress. He assured Karnataka’s full support for regional cooperation and urged investors to place confidence in both Karnataka and Telangana. According to him, the South’s development will be anchored in careful planning, hard work, and honesty.

The remarks underline a shift in narrative from competition to collaboration among southern technology hubs, with leaders recognizing that collective strength can attract greater investment and global recognition. The summit, attended by policymakers and industry leaders, positioned Bengaluru and Hyderabad as complementary forces in India’s economic rise.

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