Hyderabad/New Delhi: The elevation of India-Israel ties to a “Special Strategic Partnership” may open new avenues for technology collaboration and innovation-driven states such as Telangana.
Among the 27 outcomes announced after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Israel, cooperation in Artificial Intelligence, cybersecurity, fintech and advanced agriculture technologies stands out as particularly relevant for innovation hubs like Hyderabad.
The agreement on AI cooperation and the proposed Indo-Israel Cyber Centre of Excellence align closely with Telangana’s established IT and startup ecosystem. Hyderabad, already home to major global tech firms and research centres, could potentially benefit from expanded Indo-Israeli research exchanges and fintech collaborations.
The MoU between NPCI International and Israel’s MASAV on cross-border remittances using UPI may also strengthen fintech partnerships, an area where Hyderabad-based firms have growing presence.
Agricultural innovation initiatives under the India-Israel Innovation Centre for Agriculture could have implications for precision farming and irrigation technologies relevant to semi-arid regions.
With labour mobility agreements allowing regulated recruitment of Indian professionals, skilled workers from technology and service sectors may also see expanded opportunities.
While policy implementation will determine the practical impact, the broadened India-Israel cooperation framework positions technology-driven states such as Telangana to leverage emerging sectoral partnerships.
