An aggressive bid is being made to global investors as the State prepares to host the CII Partnership Summit 2025 on 14-15 November at Visakhapatnam, marking the Return of the Summit in the State after a seven-year gap. Themed on “Technology, Trust and Trade: Navigating the New Geo-Economic Order,” the summit will try to portray Andhra Pradesh as a center for innovation and industrial growth.
🌏 Global Roadshows and a Big Investment Push
Under Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu’s leadership, the state government has launched an aggressive campaign to promote “Brand Andhra Pradesh.” As part of this effort, multiple international roadshows were held in London, Dubai, Singapore, Sydney, and Melbourne to showcase the state’s vast investment potential in sectors such as artificial intelligence, e-commerce, renewable energy, aerospace, defence, tourism, food processing, medtech, and smart manufacturing.
Naidu’s recent visit to Dubai and Abu Dhabi, along with Industries Minister T.G. Bharat and IT Minister Nara Lokesh, highlighted Andhra Pradesh’s investor-friendly policies and its commitment to the “Speed of Doing Business.”
💡 $15 Billion Google MoU Boosts Vizag’s Profile
Visakhapatnam has emerged as a major hub for technology investments after Google signed an MoU with the state government to invest $15 billion in a mega multi-location AI data centre hub. This project is seen as a cornerstone of Andhra Pradesh’s ambitious Vision 2047, which envisions transforming the state into a $2.4 trillion economy by mid-century.
🤝 CII’s 30th Partnership Summit: A Milestone Event
The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) will host its 30th Partnership Summit in Vizag, drawing top policymakers, CEOs, and global investors. The event will focus on emerging technologies, trade partnerships, and sustainable industrial development.
CII Andhra Pradesh Chairman Gannamani Murali Krishna expressed optimism about the event’s impact. In a LinkedIn post, he stated:
“Andhra Pradesh has been showcasing its investor confidence and preparedness through dynamic engagements across the country — each reflecting the state’s commitment to building a world-class business ecosystem.”
🚀 Swarnandhra Vision 2047: A Blueprint for Growth
Swarnandhra Vision 2047, basically about the roadmap of the State for what it would take for inclusive and sustainable growth, was unveiled by the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh and the Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal at the national curtain-raiser from New Delhi.
The Chief Minister said Andhra Pradesh has key advantages: 974 km coastline, progressive industrial policy, skilled human resources, and emerging competencies in deep tech, logistics, aerospace, semiconductors, and electronics.
🏗️ All Eyes on Vizag
With CII and the state government joining forces, the Partnership Summit 2025 in Visakhapatnam is expected to attract thousands of delegates from across the globe — reaffirming Andhra Pradesh’s ambition to become India’s next big investment hub.