Hyderabad's Transformation into a Business Haven

By: Rachita Sharma, Managing Editor | Tuesday, 17 October 2023

Recognized as the city of Nizams, Hyderabad is gradually building a new reputation for itself: as a haven for new-age startups and businesses.

The Capital city of Telangana (formed in 2014), Hyderabad has shown immense potential to become another hub for start-ups alongside existing startup hubs such as Bangalore, Delhi, and Mumbai. The city over the past few years has indicated a promising growth in terms of having a stable environment for startups and businesses because of its co-operation with investors, academia and the government.

Hyderabad is now home to some of the largest organizations in India including Indian defense companies, a geographical research Centre, education Centre, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology industrial centre, and IT/ITES hub.

In 2015, the Telangana government also established T-Hub (Technology Hub) in Hyderabad. It is an innovation hub and ecosystem enabler that leads India’s pioneering innovation ecosystem and is the world’s largest innovation campus.

The city is also high on the list of talented professionals from across the country. Its cosmopolitan culture and high quality of life has helped make Hyderabad as a preferred destinations for entrepreneurs, business owners and professionals alike. This has created the mix of new-age companies and a lucrative consumer base.

Celebrating Hyderabad’s rise as a business and startup hub, Women Entrepreneur brings to you some of the most promising women leaders from the city. The magazine’s current edition introduces you to

Sravani Chettupalli, Founder, a medical expert and educational professional, she is a purpose-driven and passionate individual striving to equip the Indian milieu with the right form of education.

Joining Sravani is Asavari Ashtaputre, CEO of InstaServe. With a natural inclination towards generosity, evident from her early years and continuing throughout her life, Asavari set out on this trip to find a group of like-minded people who could collaborate and help generate additional career prospects based solely on talent, maturity, and hard work.

Sasmita Nanda, Director, Model N is another woman leader on the list. Sasmita, a visionary trailblazer, has fearlessly charted her path to triumph in the captivating realm of software. With an unwavering commitment and a flair for brilliance, she has sculpted her destiny amidst the binary symphony.

Usharani Manne, Founder & Director also joins the coveted list. Usha possesses a Diploma in Electronics Engineering as well as an MBA (Executive) qualification obtained from OUBS, UK. She initiated her professional journey by working for Greaves Semiconductors Ltd. located in Hyderabad, where she remained employed for a duration of 7 years. Afterward, she was bitten by the entrepreneurial bug and went on to establish Polmon Instruments Pvt. Ltd, where she currently serves as the Founder-Director.

Read more about these illustrious women leaders from Hyderabad and much more in Women Entrepreneur India magazine’s current edition.

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