From Our Correspondent
Amaravati: Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu said the state achieved better results in attracting investments in 2025 because ministers and officials worked in a team spirit, and urged them to carry the same enthusiasm into 2026. The 14th meeting of the State Investment Promotion Board (SIPB) was held on Tuesday at the Secretariat under the chief minister’s chairmanship.
The board approved proposals across industry, tourism, food processing and energy sectors from 14 companies with a combined investment of ₹19,391 crore, expected to generate 11,753 jobs. With the latest clearances, total approved investments in Andhra Pradesh have reached ₹8,74,705 crore with potential employment for 8,35,675 persons, officials informed the CM.
Addressing the gathering, Naidu noted that the state had regained its brand image lost under the previous government and that marquee firms such as Google, Tata, Jindal, Birla, Adani, Reliance, TCS and Cognizant were now committing capital to AP. He asked ministers and officers to take responsibility and leave no room for even minor lapses.
After the meeting, Naidu launched the AP IT Infra Portal to provide real-time information on the state’s infrastructure. Major projects cleared include Arna Coastal Resorts in Bapatla (₹187.58 crore, 250 jobs), Tata Power in Nellore (₹6,675 crore, 1,000 jobs), Ramco Cements in Nandyal (₹1,500 crore, 300 jobs) and Shirdi Sai Electricals in Kadapa (₹5,571 crore, 5,000 jobs). Reliance Consumers received approval for a unit in Anakapalli with ₹30 crore investment.
