State Offers Exclusive Clusters & Incentives to Attract Taiwanese Firms
Hyderabad – In a strategic move to strengthen industrial ties, Telangana’s IT and Industries Minister D. Sridhar Babu announced plans to explore a dedicated Telangana-Taiwan Manufacturing Zone and exclusive textile clusters for Taiwanese companies. The proposal came during a high-level meeting with an 11-member Taiwanese textile delegation led by Taiwan Textile Federation President Justin Huang.
Key Highlights of Telangana’s Offer
✔ Dedicated manufacturing zone for Taiwanese investors
✔ Plug-and-play facilities with ready infrastructure
✔ Focus on technical textiles, eco-friendly dyeing & recycling
✔ Access to Kakatiya Mega Textile Park (KMTP) – India’s largest integrated textile hub
✔ Strategic location on Hyderabad-Nagpur-Vijayawada Industrial Corridor
Why Telangana? Competitive Advantages for Taiwanese Firms
1. Thriving Textile Ecosystem
- ₹2.77 lakh crore Gross State Value Added (GSVA) from industries (2024-25)
- Premium cotton production – among India’s finest
- KMTP already hosts global giants (Youngone, Kitex, Ganesha Ecosphere)
2. Best-in-Class Infrastructure
✅ End-to-end textile facilities (spinning, weaving, processing, garmenting)
✅ Logistics connectivity – ports, highways, airports
✅ Customized land allotments for large-scale setups
3. Government Support & Stability
- Policy certainty under stable leadership
- Skilled workforce with textile training programs
- Incentives under Telangana’s industry-friendly policies
Taiwanese Interest in Telangana’s Emerging Sectors
Beyond textiles, the Minister highlighted potential collaborations in:
🔹 Electronics System Design & Manufacturing (ESDM)
🔹 Sustainable & Functional Textiles
🔹 R&D & Innovation-Driven Manufacturing
“We invite Taiwanese firms to leverage Telangana’s strategic location, infrastructure, and business-friendly policies,” said Sridhar Babu.
Next Steps: Strengthening Taiwan-Telangana Ties
- Follow-up discussions on investment proposals
- Site visits to KMTP and potential zones
- Policy fine-tuning to facilitate Taiwanese ventures
Why This Matters?
📌 Boosts Telangana’s position as India’s textile powerhouse
📌 Attracts high-value Taiwanese tech & sustainable manufacturing
📌 Creates jobs and strengthens Indo-Taiwan economic ties
Conclusion:
Telangana’s proposal for a Taiwan-exclusive manufacturing zone signals a major push to position the state as a global textile and electronics hub. With its infrastructure, cotton advantage, and policy support, the offer presents a compelling case for Taiwanese firms looking to expand in India.
Next Steps? Industry watchers await Taiwan’s formal response, which could pave the way for one of India’s largest foreign manufacturing collaborations in textiles.
