Hyderabad, Jan. 19 -- KONE, a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, on Monday inaugurated its Central Regional Office in Hyderabad, marking a major step in strengthening its presence across some of India's fastest-growing urban markets.

With this, the Central Region becomes KONE India's fifth operational region, joining the North, South, East and West regions.

From its Hyderabad headquarters, the new office will cater to a rapidly expanding market spread across Telangana, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, including key cities such as Hyderabad and Warangal, Nagpur and Amravati, Bhopal and Indore, and Raipur.

Speaking to reporters on the occasion, Philippe Delorme, President and CEO of KONE, said the company is...