Andhra now India’s top investment destination, grabs 25.3% of proposed capital in first 9 months

Andhra Pradesh has firmly established itself as India’s leading investment destination, securing 25.3% of all proposed investments in the first nine months of FY26, according to a recent report by Bank of Baroda. The state now stands ahead of Odisha (13.1%) and Maharashtra (12.8%), signalling a shift in India’s industrial and investment momentum toward the eastern and southern corridors.

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The report noted that over half

of India’s total proposed capital investment (51.2%) is concentrated in Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Maharashtra, with Andhra Pradesh emerging as the clear frontrunner. Nationwide, investment announcements during the first nine months of the current fiscal touched ₹26.6 lakh crore, marking an 11.5% increase compared to the same period last year.

Commenting on the development on social media platform X, Minister for IT, Electronics and Communications, Human Resources Development and RTG, Nara Lokesh, said, "Andhra Pradesh isn’t catching up, it’s pulling ahead. This is the result of consistent reforms, speed in decision-making and an unambiguous commitment to investors. Our focus has been clear — create a predictable policy environment, enable industry at scale and deliver on the ground."

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The government attributed the performance to investor-friendly governance, speed of approvals, sector-focused policies, and strong infrastructure development across ports, industrial corridors, logistics, energy, and digital infrastructure. Proactive engagement with domestic and global investors, coupled with stable policies and execution-oriented administration, has translated into large-scale investment commitments across manufacturing, renewable energy, electronics, data centres, mobility, and core infrastructure.

Industry observers noted that the state’s growing share of national investments reflects a broader realignment of India’s growth geography, positioning Andhra Pradesh as a preferred destination for companies seeking scale, connectivity, and long-term policy certainty.

Reaffirming the government’s approach, Nara Lokesh added that Andhra Pradesh would continue building long-term partnerships with investors, prioritising job creation, and ensuring that investments translate swiftly into on-ground projects.

“Every investment announcement must translate into factories, jobs and economic opportunity for our people," he added.