Amaravati, November 15, 2025: Andhra Pradesh locked in commitments exceeding Rs 11 lakh crore on the second day of the 30th CII Partnership Summit in Visakhapatnam, through agreements with 400 companies spanning energy, IT, and manufacturing, projected to generate 13 lakh jobs.
Key signings included AM Green's Rs 4,000 crore green aluminium complex in Kakinada, Brookfield's up to $12 billion investment in clean-energy data centres, and Reliance's 1 GW AI facility featuring advanced processors.
The state, co-hosting with DPIIT, showcased its investor appeal via interactive pavilions highlighting Araku coffee, handlooms, and AI tools, drawing over 300 delegates from 80 nations.
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu launched India's first Drone City in Orvakal and laid virtual foundation stones for twin Space Cities in Sri Sathya Sai and Tirupati districts, reinforcing Andhra Pradesh's push toward a $1 trillion economy.
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and Civil Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu oversaw the proceedings, emphasising sustainable ties.