Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh, located on the southeastern coast of the country, is India’s Sunrise State and the gateway to the east.

Last updated: July 26, 2022

Andhra Pradesh is well connected with 6 ports, 6 airports and 45,000 kms of Roads and Highways

Ranked #1 in Ease of Doing Business in India

Largest offshore gas field in India at KG basin

Largest producer of fruits and oil palm in India

Sri City Special Economic Zone that houses 180 companies from 27 countries

Andhra Pradesh ranked #9 in Export Preparedness Index 2021 as well as in National Logistics Index 2021

Amravati

2nd

largest producer of Raw Silk and Jute Mills among Indian states.

First

in fish and shrimp production, as well as in the area and production of fruits and spices

Largest

single-location solar park in the world (at Kurnool)

3.5 million

mobile phones are manufactured in the State every month

Largest

FDI for Automobile and Auto Components from South Korea, Japan, and Taiwan

No. 1

in the implementation of Energy efficiency and conservation programmes by the World Bank

Andhra Pradesh Industrial Development Policy 2020-23

The policy will help the Government of Andhra Pradesh accord top priority to industrial development to boost the state economy. 
Single Desk Portal

The platform offers a single platform redressal of trade and investment related queries for the state of Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh Electronics Policy 2021-2024

Government of Andhra Pradesh has developed a blueprint “Re-Imagining Andhra Pradesh – role of e-Governance, Electronics and IT” for development of Electronics & ICT Industry in the State.
Andhra Pradesh Food Processing Policy 2015-2020

Units established in the Food Park, including Anchor Unit, will be eligible for all other incentives as applicable in this policy
Andhra Pradesh Automobile and Auto Components Policy 2015-20

The Policy 2015-20 aims to generate new employment opportunities for at least 200,000 people by 2020.
Andhra Pradesh Innovation & Start-up Policy

The State of Andhra Pradesh shares a collective dream of a new India where new generation software products would be manufactured creating multiplier effects in growth of the state and nation, employment creation, and social transformation.

AP IT Policy

Andhra Pradesh had taken a leadership position Ain e-Governance and Information Technology.
AP MSME Policy

Government of Andhra Pradesh (GoAP) accords top priority to development of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) for catalyzing growth. Development of MSMEs has a significant impact on employment generation, improvement in standard of living and inclusive growth.

Andhra Pradesh Port Policy

The State of Andhra Pradesh is naturally endowed with a coastline of about 974 km, the third longest in the country, and strategically located to enable it to become a natural gateway to the Eastern hemisphere.

Industrial Parks Policy 2015-20

Government of Andhra Pradesh (GoAP) aims to substantially increase the share of industrial sector in Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) for accelerated economic development and to make the State a leading destination for both domestic and global investment.

Andhra Pradesh Retail Trade Policy 2015-20

There is need to promote the development of Retail Sector in Andhra Pradesh. Several representations have been received by associations of retailers, including the Retailers Association of India (RAI) in which they have highlighted challenges facing the growth of Retail Industry in Andhra Pradesh.

Andhra Pradesh Biotechnology Policy 2015-20

The Policy 2015-20 aims to attract investments worth over US$830m in the sector by 2020.
Andhra Pradesh Agricultural Marketing Policy, 2015

Agricultural Marketing in the State of Andhra Pradesh has a long history through various legislations both under Madras Presidency and subsequently under the undivided Andhra Pradesh.
AP Civil Aviation Policy

Andhra Pradesh is one of the largest economies in the country and it is connecting to various parts of the State. Aviation Sector plays a major role for better linkage and for triggering economic growth.
Andhra Pradesh Export Promotion Policy

Based on global export trends and in recognition of the importance of exports as an engine of economic growth, the Government of Andhra Pradesh sees exports as a priority area for development of the State.

AP Fisheries Policy

The Government of Andhra Pradesh has identified the Fisheries sector as a Growth Engine for social economic development of the new State of Andhra Pradesh.

Renewable Energy Export Policy 2020

The policy aims to create 120 GW worth of renewable energy projects and invite investments from the private sector.

Launch of the NISHTHA initiative for 1200 resource persons in Andhra Pradesh

The National Initiative for School Heads’ and Teachers’ Holistic Advancement (NISHTHA) initiative is a flagship activity under the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan wherein stakeholders involvement in education is improved so as to positively impact outcomes.

MSME Restart Package

The ReSTART package includes the payment of all sanctioned but outstanding incentives to MSME units, Waiver of 3 months fixed demand charges for MSMEs

Economic Development Board – Andhra Pradesh

+91-866-2971415

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The board acts as a catalyst to facilitate economic growth, investment climate, reforms, and competitiveness in Andhra Pradesh.

Department of Industries, Andhra Pradesh

+91-866-2530775

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Although primarily an agrarian economy, the industrial and IT sectors in Andhra Pradesh have come to the fore in recent years

Andhra Pradesh Industrial Infrastructure Corporation

+91-863-2381850

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To formulate, promote, finance, aid, assist, establish, manage and control schemes, projects or programmes, to provide and develop infrastructure facilities

Single Desk Portal

+91-866-2530775

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It offers a single platform redressal of trade and investment related queries for the state of Andhra Pradesh

Key Investment Agency

key growth sectors

Here are the leading sectors with opportunities for foreign investors

Agriculture
Automobile
Automobile Components
Aviation
Biotechnology
Capital Goods
Construction
Defence Manufacturing
Electrical Machinery
Electronic Systems
Food Processing
Healthcare
IT and BPM
Mining
Oil and Natural Gas
Pharmaceuticals
Ports and Shipping
Renewable Energy
Space
Textiles and Garments
Tourism

key investors

TCL has set up manufacturing operations in the state.

ISUZU Motors runs a new manufacturing plant in Sri City.

Gamesa operates a blade and nacelle (for wind turbines) manufacturing facility at Nellore

Kellogg's India opened its second plant in Andhra Pradesh.

Investment Opportunities

3 int'l airports

coming up at Vizianagaram, Nellore, and Kurnool (Greenfield)

Smart Cities Mission

has identified Visakhapatnam, Tirupati, Amaravati and Kakinada

Industrial Corridor

connecting Visakhapatnam with Chennai covers 11 districts in AP

Aerospace Park

for civilian, defence manufacturing at Anantapur, Nellore, Chittoor

Energy Complex

15 million tonne/annum refining and petrochem capacity in Kakinada

Andhra Med Tech Zone

Asia’s 1st Medical Devices Park, Mega Life Sciences Park in Visakhapatnam

Andhra Pradesh Rural Roads Project

Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and Indian government signed US$455m loan to improve road connectivity

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State Attractions

Dhyana Buddha Statue, Amaravati
Veerabhadra Temple, Lepakshi
Ramakrishna Beach, Vishakhapatnam

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News

Additional CAPEX to bolster State development

September 15, 2021

PLI Scheme notified for Man-made Fibers and Technical Textiles sectors

September 8, 2021

ISRO’S GISAT-1 to be launched on August 12 from Sriharikota

July 10, 2021

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June 22, 2021

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