Andhra Pradesh Tops the Nation in Investment Attraction-Bank of Baroda Report!

Andhra Pradesh has emerged as the top-performing state in investment attraction across the country, according to a recent report by Bank of Baroda. Highlighting the findings on social media platform X, Minister Nara Lokesh stated that Andhra Pradesh is surging ahead, having attracted 25.3 percent of the total investments announced nationwide during the first nine months of the 2025–26 financial year. Odisha and Maharashtra followed in second and third positions with 13.1 percent and 12.8 percent respectively, while these three states together accounted for 51.2 percent of total investments in India.

The report noted that investment announcements across the country stood at ₹26.6 lakh crore, marking an 11.5 percent growth compared to the previous year. Minister Lokesh attributed Andhra Pradesh’s success to swift decision-making and stable, investor-friendly policies. He added that the state’s strong focus on ports, industrial corridors, logistics, energy, and digital infrastructure has helped attract major investments in manufacturing, renewable energy, electronics, data centres, and mobility sectors. With robust connectivity and progressive policies, Andhra Pradesh has become a preferred investment destination and a key driver of India’s industrial growth.