Deccan Center

Advancing South India’s Global Agenda

The BNP's Return to Power and What it Means for India<br>Author: <i>Venkatakrishnan Asuri</i>

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South India's Pharmaceutical Industry: The Case for South India as India's Pharmaceutical Powerhouse<br>Author: <i>Michelle Teresa Sebastian</i>

South India's Pharmaceutical Industry: The Case for South India as India's Pharmaceutical Powerhouse
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Deccan Region Today

01-06-2026 / Monday

WEF delegation meets Andhra CM, discusses C4IR roadmap

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01-06-2026 / Monday

China Integrates Child-Friendly Urban Planning into Long-Term Development Strategy

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AI Governance: Ethics, Data Protection & Legal Frameworks Inaugural Address by Shri S. Krishnan, Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology

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Changing face of India's defence: From ocean to cyberspace

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Indian Cricket goes Global:The Sunrisers’ Journey: A Conversation with Mr S L Narayanan, Group Chief Financial Officer of Sun Group

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Deccan Centre: New Openings with China and what it means for India

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Deccan Centre: Special Address by His Excellency Edgar Pang Tze Chiang, CG Singapore, Chennai

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Deccan Centre : Keynote Address by Ambassador Dr. Mohan Kumar, IFS (Retd.)

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Deccan Centre: Inaugural Address by Dr. Palanivel Thiaga Rajan

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Why South India Matters - A conversation with economist Arvind Subramanian

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Introducing Deccan Centre for International Relations

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About Us

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Deccan Centre for International Relations – Strengthening South India’s global engagement.

About the Centre

The Deccan Centre for International Relations (Deccan Centre) is an independent think tank. It is the ninth centre under Institute for Financial Management and Research (IFMR) and the only one dedicated exclusively to the study of international relations, relating to, inter alia, geopolitics, technology and business.

Based in Chennai city, Deccan Centre focusses on international relations of five South Indian states – Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana, and three Union Territories – Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, and Puducherry.

Regional Focus

Andhra Pradesh • Karnataka • Kerala • Tamil Nadu • Telangana • Andaman & Nicobar • Lakshadweep • Puducherry

Purpose and Vision

By focusing on the unique strengths of southern India, Deccan Centre will enhance international engagement of India's five South Indian States and three Union Territories under the broader rubric of India’s foreign policy.

It will identify opportunities across geopolitics, security, technology (including digital), business, trade, diaspora, environment, maritime and other areas of mutual interest.

The Centre aims to build a strong platform highlighting South India’s role and voice in global discussions, strengthening policy and partnership dialogues across regions and themes.

Geopolitics

Strategic, security and development priorities impacting South India.

Technology

Emerging & disruptive tech, digital transformation, AI and biotechnology.

Business

Connecting South India’s business ecosystem with global markets & partners.

What We Do

Deccan Centre collaborates with institutions and organisations, undertakes joint projects, publishes policy briefs and research papers, produces podcasts and supports partnerships between stakeholders in India and abroad.