German companies looking at Hyderabad as base for innovation, research: Consul General Michael Hasper

Michael Hasper, Consul General of the Federal Republic of Germany, speaking at the Day of German Unity celebrations in Hyderabad on Friday (October 30, 2026)

German companies are increasingly looking at Hyderabad as a base for innovation, research and technology development, with the city’s growing pharmaceutical ecosystem, engineering talent and global capability centres (GCCs) drawing international businesses looking to develop products and services for markets across the world.

Addressing the Day of German Unity celebrations in Hyderabad on Friday (October 30, 2026), Michael Hasper, Consul General of the Federal Republic of Germany, said German companies were coming to Hyderabad not just to do business but also to develop the technologies and products of tomorrow.

He attributed the growing interest to Hyderabad’s pool of skilled engineers, creative minds, ambitious young professionals and appetite for innovation. The city has emerged as one of India’s leading technology hubs, particularly in information technology, artificial intelligence, pharmaceuticals and advanced engineering.

The presence of GCCs, where multinational companies develop technologies and services for their worldwide operations, has further strengthened Hyderabad’s position, he said.

Telangana Minister for Animal Husbandry and Sports Vakiti Srihari named companies including Bosch, ZF, Bayer and Siemens while highlighting the growing confidence of German industries in Hyderabad’s workforce and technology ecosystem.

Mr. Srihari said the State had received high-level delegations from several German States over the last two years, including Thuringia, Bavaria, Rhineland-Palatinate, Saxony and Hamburg. He said Telangana’s priority was to translate the agreements into an actionable programme on the ground, particularly in skills development, technology, life sciences and German-language training for young people.

Mr. Hasper said Germany needed skilled professionals, including engineers, IT specialists, technicians and healthcare workers. Telangana had an abundance of talent that could be connected with these opportunities.

He said around 70,000 Indian students were studying at German universities, making them the country’s largest international student community. Germany offers Indian students opportunities in higher education, research and professional careers, while German businesses stand to benefit from India’s skilled workforce.

Regional Passport Officer, Hyderabad, Madhav R. Sulphule said Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s visit to India in January 2026, accompanied by a large business delegation, had given fresh momentum to bilateral engagement. Mr. Sulphule also highlighted the importance of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement in creating further opportunities for German enterprises to engage with India’s growing economy.