Archive · 2 Nov 2025
Telangana CM Reddy Seeks Investment from Canada and France
Telangana's Chief Minister, Revanth Reddy, met with leaders from Canada and France.
He invited their companies to invest money and build businesses in Telangana.
He wants them to focus on areas like technology, medicine, and building new things for cities.
He spoke about how Telangana has good policies for businesses and is looking for growth through new ideas.
Some Canadian companies already work in aerospace and defence, and one plans to open a new factory soon.
French companies are also already invested in Telangana in similar fields.
The Chief Minister wants to strengthen these partnerships and encourage more investment from both countries.
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy invited Canadian and French investors to explore opportunities in the state.
Discussions focused on investments in IT, pharmaceuticals, aerospace, defence, and urban infrastructure sectors.
Reddy met with Canadian High Commissioner Christopher Cooter to highlight investor-friendly policies and innovation-driven growth.
Canadian companies have a significant presence in Telangana, particularly in aerospace and defence, with FTG planning a new manufacturing facility.
The Chief Minister also met with French Consul General Marc Lamy to review ongoing projects and encourage expanded French investment in sectors like aerospace, defence, and technology.
- Who
- Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, along with representatives from Canada and France including High Commissioner Christopher Cooter and Consul General Marc Lamy.
- What
- Meetings held to encourage international investment in Telangana, focusing on expanding bilateral partnerships and collaborations.
- When
- Saturday
- Where
- Hyderabad, Telangana
- Why
- To attract investments in key sectors such as IT, pharmaceuticals, aerospace, defence, urban infrastructure, startups, education, and advanced technology.
Canadian Interest
French Interest
Investment Focus
Canadian Interest
Canadian companies are encouraged to invest in IT, pharma, urban infrastructure, startups, education, and advanced technology centres.
French Interest
French companies are invited to expand their presence, particularly in aerospace, defence, life sciences, and technology sectors.
Existing Presence
Canadian Interest
Canada has a strong existing footprint in aerospace, defence, life sciences, and real estate, with plans for a new aerospace manufacturing facility.
French Interest
France has robust investments from companies like Sanofi, Safran, and Dassault in aerospace, defence, life sciences, and technology.
- Chief Minister
- Revanth Reddy
- Canadian Representative Lead
- Christopher Cooter
- French Representative Lead
- Marc Lamy
- Sectors of Interest
- IT, Pharmaceuticals, Aerospace, Defence, Urban Infrastructure, Startups, Education, Advanced Technology
- Key Canadian Investors Present
- Ed Jager, Firan Technology Group (FTG)
- Key French Investors Present
- Sanofi, Safran, Dassault
