Andhra Pradesh is emerging as one of India’s most attractive investment destinations, HRD Minister Nara Lokesh said on Tuesday, asserting that the State is rapidly transforming into the South’s leading hub for manufacturing, electronics, renewables, and green mobility.
In a post on X, Mr. Lokesh wrote, “Another story highlighting what investors already know — Andhra Pradesh is the place to be. From mega-manufacturing to renewables, from electronics to green mobility, A.P. is rapidly becoming the South’s investment powerhouse. And we’re just getting started!”
The Minister was responding to a post by Prasanna Viswanathan, who shared an excerpt from The Hindu report highlighting the surge in investments flowing into the State.
Mr. Viswanathan noted that Andhra Pradesh is witnessing unprecedented investment momentum, citing ₹13.25 lakh crore worth of MoUs, Google’s upcoming hyperscale AI centre, major Korean manufacturing ventures, and significant commitments from conglomerates such as Adani and GMR.
He added that while neighbouring States like Tamil Nadu and Karnataka have accused Andhra Pradesh of triggering a “race to the bottom,” the reality is that the State has “cracked the investor playbook in the South,” setting off a new wave of competitive federalism.
“Love it or hate it, the State has turned competitive federalism into a high-stakes sport — and right now, it’s winning,” he remarked.
Published – November 25, 2025 06:59 pm IST
