{"id":1304864,"date":"2026-01-14T08:36:59","date_gmt":"2026-01-14T03:06:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1304864"},"modified":"2026-01-14T08:37:30","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T03:07:30","slug":"andhra-pradesh-received-22-of-indias-investments-in-2025-beats-maharashtra-gujarat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/andhra-pradesh-received-22-of-indias-investments-in-2025-beats-maharashtra-gujarat\/","title":{"rendered":"Andhra Pradesh Received 22% Of India&#8217;s Investments In 2025, Beats Maharashtra, Gujarat"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Andhra Pradesh has become India\u2019s leading investment destination, securing 25.3% of all proposed investments in the first nine months of FY26, according to a Bank of Baroda report.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"537\" src=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-14-at-8.35.58-AM-1024x537.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1304927\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-14-at-8.35.58-AM-1024x537.png 1024w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-14-at-8.35.58-AM-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-14-at-8.35.58-AM-768x403.png 768w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-14-at-8.35.58-AM-1536x806.png 1536w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-14-at-8.35.58-AM-2048x1074.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The state has moved ahead of Odisha at 13.1% and Maharashtra at 12.8%, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ndtvprofit.com\/amp\/nation\/andhra-emerges-as-indias-top-investment-destination-in-fy26?utm_campaign=fullarticle&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=inshorts\">indicating<\/a> that industrial growth is increasingly shifting toward eastern and southern regions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Andhra Pradesh Emerges as India\u2019s Top Investment Destination, Leading FY26 Proposals<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The report states that Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Maharashtra together account for 51.2% of India\u2019s total proposed capital investments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Across the country, total investment announcements reached \u20b926.6 lakh crore during this period, reflecting an 11.5% increase compared to the previous year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The report noted, \u201cThere are clear signs of a pick-up in investment intentions in the country this year,\u201d attributing this rise to a strong government policy package focused on capital expenditure, reduced income tax rates, and GST 2.0 reforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It added that these policy measures have partly offset the effects of higher tariffs imposed by the United States on Indian exports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Report Highlights Falling Interest Rates as a Boost to Investment Activity<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The report also pointed out that declining interest rates have contributed to encouraging more investment activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It further stated, \u201cThe investment environment does appear to be positive in the present financial year.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The power sector holds the largest share of investments at 22.6%, with renewable energy projects leading within this category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The metals sector accounts for 17.3% of investments, supporting capital formation for infrastructure such as roads, automobiles, and housing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Construction investment remains steady at 4%, covering both housing and commercial projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Increased government spending on capital projects is reflected in strong investor interest in roads and ports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On state-wise performance, the report said, \u201cAndhra Pradesh has the highest share of 25.3%, followed by Odisha with 13.1%, Maharashtra with 12.8%, Telangana with 9.5% and Gujarat 7.1%.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These five states together make up about 68% of total proposed investments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other states receiving notable investment interest include Tamil Nadu (4.9%), Rajasthan (4.3%), Chhattisgarh (3.9%), Madhya Pradesh (3.2%), and Uttar Pradesh (2.7%).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reacting to the achievement on social media platform X, Andhra Minister Nara Lokesh said, \u201cAndhra Pradesh isn&#8217;t catching up, it&#8217;s pulling ahead.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He credited this performance to consistent reforms, fast decision-making, and a clear commitment to investors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lokesh stated that the government\u2019s focus has been to create predictable policies, support large-scale industry, and deliver results on the ground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The state government attributes its success to investor-friendly policies, fast-track project approvals, sector-specific strategies, and strong infrastructure development in ports, industrial corridors, logistics, energy, and digital networks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Key sectors drawing investment include manufacturing, renewable energy, electronics, data centers, mobility, and core infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Industry experts believe Andhra Pradesh\u2019s rising share of national investments signals a broader shift in India\u2019s growth landscape, positioning the state as a top choice for companies seeking scale, connectivity, and long-term policy stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lokesh reaffirmed that the government will continue building long-term partnerships with investors, prioritize job creation, and ensure investments quickly turn into on-ground projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He 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