Ministers pitch Andhra Pradesh as global manufacturing hub at CII regional summit in Vizag
Ministers at a CII regional summit in Visakhapatnam highlighted Andhra Pradesh as a future manufacturing center, citing over ₹8.67 lakh crore in investments over the past two years. They noted foreign direct investment rose to $608 million in 2025‑26, up from $92 million in 2023‑24, underscoring the state's growing industrial appeal. The officials also emphasized infrastructure upgrades and policy incentives aimed at attracting global manufacturers.