In January 2026, citing a Bank of Baroda report based on CMIE data showing investment intentions across India, AP declared it netted 25.3% of India’s total proposed investments from April to December 2025.
Although Bill Gates' visit to Andhra Pradesh is part of his trip to India for the AI Summit in New Delhi, this marks his third visit to the Telugu-speaking states since 2002.
Launched in March 2025, the Public-Private-People Partnership has mapped over 10 lakh poor families to affluent donors. But experts say questions remain on its long-term impact.
As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.
CM Naidu cited Amaravati Quantum Valley (AQV) project for which IBM is set to install its most powerful quantum computer in India; and TCS will provide hybrid computing solutions.
The rankings prompted Naidu to note some ministers took an unacceptable average of 15 days to clear files as he offered to sit with any minister or officer to understand intricate files.
Naidu’s summit brings in MoUs on same scale as Jagan’s, but CM says his plans built on speed, certainty & investor trust, with escrow accounts, simplified incentives & real-time oversight.
The island nation will advise Andhra on urban planning, capacity building, economic strategy. Driven out by Jagan in 2019, Singapore consortium to not be involved in capital development now.
Nick Jonas is not trying to modernise the mangalsutra, but his gesture shows that choices can be equal. If commitment must be flaunted, it need not be gendered.
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