TIME Praises Andhra Pradesh’s Development Push, Promises to Take Success Story Global

International media organisation TIME has praised Andhra Pradesh for its rapid development, growing investment opportunities and swift implementation of major projects, expressing its willingness to take the state's success story to a global audience.

Damian Douglas, Managing Director of TIME International, said Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu's leadership and the pace of development in Andhra Pradesh had impressed him. He described the state's achievements as a reflection of strong leadership and a clear development vision.

The remarks came during a special 'TIME Impact Dinner' organised at The Park Hotel in Visakhapatnam on Thursday night, on the sidelines of the CII Partnership Summit. Around 100 prominent industrialists, business leaders and government representatives attended the event. Naidu participated in an exclusive interaction with Douglas.

During the discussion, the Chief Minister highlighted the government's efforts to create an investor-friendly environment, attract industries and accelerate project execution. He said Andhra Pradesh was moving from 'Ease of Doing Business' to 'Speed of Doing Business', focusing on faster implementation of investment commitments.

Citing Google's proposed AI hub, Naidu said the company announced the project in October 2025, and its foundation stone was laid in April 2026, within six months. He said this demonstrated the government's commitment to quick decision-making and efficient project execution.

Naidu urged TIME to showcase the state's infrastructure development, investment progress and economic achievements internationally. He also invited its representatives to visit Andhra Pradesh again next year to witness its progress. Responding positively, Douglas assured that TIME would introduce the state's development model and success story to the world.

The event also featured a panel discussion titled 'Build the Next Chapter of Growth', moderated by Gayatri Rangachari Shah, Senior Producer and Project Director of TIME100 Next India. Participants included Madhur Jain of Varaha ClimateAg, Publicis Groupe CEO Anupriya Acharya, Isuzu Motors India President and Managing Director Rajesh Mittal, and Asian Development Bank India Resident Mission Country Director Mio Oka. Discussions focused on global partnerships, investment opportunities, future growth and sustainable development.