From Our Correspondent
London: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu’s investment outreach in London is beginning to bear fruit, with the Hinduja Group announcing a massive ₹20,000 crore investment plan across multiple sectors in the state. The agreement was formalised in London on Monday in the presence of Naidu, following his meeting with Ashok Hinduja, Chairman of the Hinduja Group, and Prakash Hinduja, the conglomerate’s Europe Chairman, at The Langley, Buckinghamshire.
Under the pact, the Hinduja Group will expand its footprint in Andhra Pradesh through large-scale projects in thermal power, renewable energy, and electric mobility. The group signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the state government to roll out investments in phases.
Key Projects
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Thermal Power Expansion: The company’s existing 1,050 MW thermal plant in Visakhapatnam will see an addition of 1,600 MW capacity through two new 800 MW units.
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Green Energy Push: In the Rayalaseema region, Hinduja plans to set up major solar and wind power projects, contributing to Andhra Pradesh’s green energy goals.
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EV Manufacturing: A state-of-the-art electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing unit will be established at Mallavalli in Krishna district, producing electric buses and light commercial vehicles.
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Charging Network: A statewide EV charging network will also be developed to accelerate electric mobility adoption.
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Mobility Hubs: Locations such as Anantapur, Kurnool, and Amaravati are being evaluated for establishing an Electric Mobility Hub, cementing Andhra Pradesh’s position as a potential leader in the clean transport ecosystem.
Chief Minister Naidu hailed the Hinduja Group’s commitment as a major step toward transforming Andhra Pradesh into a green energy and electric mobility hub. He assured the delegation of the state’s full support, including a dedicated fast-track window to monitor and expedite the execution of the projects.
“The state government is committed to providing the best industrial ecosystem in the country,” Naidu said, expressing confidence that the collaboration would generate thousands of jobs and livelihood opportunities for local youth.
The partnership marks one of the biggest foreign investment announcements in the early months of Naidu’s current term, underlining Andhra Pradesh’s renewed push to attract global capital through proactive diplomacy and investor-friendly policies.