Hyderabad, June 26 -- Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka on Friday, June 26, said industrial growth should be measured not merely by investment figures but by its ability to generate employment and improve people's livelihoods.

Speaking after inaugurating the Industrial Innovation & Technology Expo 2026 at HITEX in Hyderabad, the Deputy Chief Minister said the state's industrial policy aims to ensure that economic growth translates into opportunities for people across all sections of society.

"Investments are important, but people's livelihoods matter more," he said, adding that the government's vision is to make Ease of Doing Business beneficial not only for large corporations but also for MSMEs, women entrepreneurs and ...