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Andhra Pradesh Captures 25% of India's New Investments, Leads Nation

Andhra Pradesh has emerged as India's top investment destination, securing over a quarter of all proposed capital investments in the first three quarters of FY 2025-26. The state's 25.3% share significantly outpaces other major states like Odisha and Maharashtra, concentrating national investment momentum in the south and east. State ministers credit this success to consistent reforms, rapid decision-making, and a strong commitment to creating a predictable policy environment for investors. The government's focus is now on ensuring these announcements quickly convert into tangible projects, factories, and job opportunities for its citizens.

Key Points: Andhra Pradesh Leads India with 25.3% of Proposed Investments

  • 25.3% national investment share
  • Leads Odisha and Maharashtra
  • Rs 26.6 lakh crore total announcements
  • Driven by policy reforms & fast approvals
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Andhra captures 25.3 pc of all proposed investments in India

Andhra Pradesh captures 25.3% of India's proposed investments, outpacing Odisha & Maharashtra. Discover the reforms driving this growth.

"Andhra Pradesh isn't catching up, it's pulling ahead. - Nara Lokesh, State Minister"

Amaravati, Jan 2

Andhra Pradesh has firmly established itself as India's leading investment destination, capturing a remarkable 25.3 per cent of all proposed investments in the first nine months of the financial year 2025-26, according to a report by Bank of Baroda.

The state now stands well ahead of peers such as Odisha (13.1 per cent) and Maharashtra (12.8 per cent), signalling a decisive shift in India's industrial and investment momentum toward the eastern and southern corridors.

The report highlights that over half of India's total proposed capital investment (51.2 per cent) is now concentrated in just three states - Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and Maharashtra - with Andhra Pradesh emerging as the clear frontrunner.

Overall, investment announcements across the country during the first nine months of the current fiscal touched Rs 26.6 lakh crore, marking an 11.5 per cent increase compared to the same period last year.

Commenting on this milestone on social media platform X, Minister for IT, Electronics and Communications, Human Resources Development and RTG, Nara Lokesh, said, "Andhra Pradesh isn't catching up, it's pulling ahead. This is the result of consistent reforms, speed in decision-making and an unambiguous commitment to investors. Our focus has been clear, create a predictable policy environment, enable industry at scale and deliver on the ground."

The government attributed this performance to its investor-friendly governance, emphasis on speed of approvals, sector-focused policies and strong infrastructure push across ports, industrial corridors, logistics, energy and digital infrastructure.

Andhra Pradesh's proactive engagement with global and domestic investors, coupled with stable policies and execution-oriented administration, has translated into large-scale investment commitments across manufacturing, renewable energy, electronics, data centres, mobility and core infrastructure.

Reaffirming the government's approach, Nara Lokesh added that Andhra Pradesh would continue to build long-term partnerships with investors, prioritise job creation and ensure that investments convert swiftly into on-ground projects.

"Every investment announcement must translate into factories, jobs and economic opportunity for our people," he said.

- IANS

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Sarah B
Impressive numbers. The southern states are really driving India's growth engine. As an investor watching from abroad, policy stability is key. Andhra seems to have cracked that code.
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Vikram M
Good to see AP leading, but let's be real. "Proposed investments" and actual ground-breaking are two different things. We've seen big announcements before that fizzled out. The minister's right - the real test is converting these to factories and jobs.
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Priya S
As a young professional in Hyderabad, I'm happy for our neighbor state! Healthy competition between states is good for the whole country. Maybe Telangana will step up its game too. More opportunities for everyone!
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Rohit P
The focus on ports and logistics in AP makes perfect sense. Its coastline is a huge asset. If they build the infrastructure well, it can become a manufacturing and export hub for all of South India. Jai Hind!
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Karthik V
While this is positive, I hope the growth is balanced and sustainable. We need to ensure it doesn't come at the cost of farmers' land or the environment. Development should be for all sections of society.

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