Hyderabad beats Bengaluru in IT sector: KTR

Companies like Apple, Google Facebook and Amazon chose Hyderabad over Bengaluru, said IT minister KT Rama Rao adding that it reflects the city has overtaken Bengaluru in IT sector.

"The state has achieved 17 per cent growth rate that showcases all the sectors are growing faster," said Rao. "The number of employees working in IT sector has touched five lakh. Earlier, it was three lakh before the formation of Telangana," said the minister.

The minister further said that the state has created 12,67,000 jobs by TS-ipass. The youngsters in the state has much belief on the chief minister, said KT Rama Rao urging the opposition to support for the development of state.