From Our Correspondent
Visakhapatnam: Andhra Pradesh’s district-wise investment map from the CII Partnership Summit 2025 shows a clear tilt toward energy, infrastructure, and port-linked regions, with Kakinada, Kurnool, East Godavari, Visakhapatnam and NTR district emerging as the biggest magnets for investors.
Kakinada topped the chart with an impressive ₹55,000 crore in commitments, driven largely by green hydrogen and metals projects. Kurnool followed with ₹40,776 crore, powered by semiconductor and renewable energy proposals. East Godavari secured ₹37,150 crore, led by large green energy announcements.
Close behind were NTR district (₹31,600 crore) and Visakhapatnam (₹30,074 crore), both buoyed by big-ticket investments in technology, logistics and manufacturing. ASR district also posted a strong ₹23,777 crore, reflecting the surge in infrastructure and engineering-linked projects.
Mid-tier districts such as Tirupati (₹16,600 crore), YSR Kadapa (₹16,306 crore) and Vizianagaram (₹9,701 crore) reported solid commitments across electronics, food logistics, hospitality and steel.
Lower investment tranches were observed in districts like Sri Satya Sai, Prakasam, Chittoor, Palnadu, Nellore, and Manyam, each attracting between ₹2,000 crore and ₹13,000 crore. At the bottom were Bapatla, Nandyala, Eluru, and West Godavari, which logged under ₹1,000 crore, mostly in manufacturing and agro-processing.
Overall, the district-level spread shows a heavy concentration of investments in coastal and industrial corridors, while interior districts attracted sector-specific proposals. The consolidated MoUs reflect Andhra Pradesh’s strong positioning in green energy, semiconductors, industrial parks, and port-led development.
