Andhra Pradesh emerges as top investment destination in India

Andhra Pradesh has once again emerged as the leading investment destination in India, attracting a remarkable 25.3% of all announced investments across the country in the first nine months of the 2025-26 fiscal year, according to a recent report by Bank of Baroda.

The report highlights that Andhra Pradesh is leading all states in attracting investments and is setting the pace for economic growth in the country. During the first three quarters of the financial year, industrial investments showed a notable shift towards the eastern and southern corridors, further boosting the state’s appeal.

Following Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and Maharashtra secured 13.1% and 12.8% of total investments, respectively. Together with Andhra Pradesh, these three states accounted for more than half (51.2%) of all proposed investments nationwide.

Neighboring Telangana attracted 9.5% of investments, while Gujarat accounted for 7.1%, Tamil Nadu 4.9%, Rajasthan 4.3%, and Chhattisgarh 3.9%. Other states including Madhya Pradesh (3.2%), Uttar Pradesh (2.7%), West Bengal (2.6%), Karnataka (2.1%), Assam (0.9%), and Jharkhand (0.9%) registered smaller shares of total investments.

Overall, the total announced investments across India rose by 11.5% compared to the previous year, reaching ₹26.6 lakh crore in the first nine months. Sector-wise, energy accounted for 22% of investments, chemicals 21%, metal production 17%, and IT 10%.

Expressing his delight over the state’s achievement, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu credited Andhra Pradesh’s transparent policies and the “Speed of Doing Business” approach for attracting global companies. He emphasized that the government’s swift approval process for necessary permits has made the state a preferred destination for investors.

“The strong investment inflow is great news for the people of Andhra Pradesh, and I am confident that the state will continue to lead India’s industrial growth,” the Chief Minister said.