Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu during a meeting with UAE Minister of Economy and Tourism Abdullah bin Touq Al Marrim on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Zurich. | Photo credit: PTI
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has claimed that Andhra Pradesh has attracted 25 percent of foreign direct investment (FDI) entering India, attributing the success to policy stability, speed of doing business and a proactive government.
Addressing top global business leaders at the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) breakfast meeting at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Tuesday, Mr Naidu said Andhra Pradesh has emerged as one of the most competitive and investor-friendly states in India.
“India and Andhra Pradesh currently offer strong investment opportunities in power, digital infrastructure, logistics, manufacturing, green energy and technology. The state government has introduced 25 sector-specific policies focusing on clean energy, green ammonia production and advanced manufacturing,” he said.
The Chief Minister announced plans to expand the use of drones in agriculture and healthcare, including the launch of drone ambulances in 2026.
“The government aims to promote natural farming on 50 thousand acres over the next three to four years,” he said.
Describing Andhra Pradesh as the best investment destination in India, Mr. Naidu urged industrialists to visit the state, experience its policies for themselves and take investment decisions after assessing the speed of its business. He said the coalition government would provide full support and incentives to investors.
According to Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) officials, the Chief Minister met UAE Minister of Economy and Tourism Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri on the first day of his visit to Davos, who agreed to promote collaboration between Andhra Pradesh’s food processing industry and the Dubai Food Cluster, paving the way for a major food processing hub in the state. The UAE has also secured investment facilitation from around 40 Emirati companies, the CMO said in a report.
Other key proposals discussed included the establishment of a Light Gauge Steel Framing (LGSF) construction unit at Amaravati, the development of large-scale port terminals and logistics infrastructure in collaboration with DP World, the establishment of a Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU) through ADNOC and the construction of a LuLu Group mega mall in Visakhapatnam. Proposals to establish a multimodal logistics park were also discussed.
Published – 20 Jan 2026 19:34 IST
