Davos: At the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu mounted a major diplomatic and economic outreach to position his state as a premier destination for global investments, actively engaging with multinational executives, industry bodies and global policymakers to highlight Andhra’s business strengths and future prospects.
Speaking to international media and investors, Naidu underscored that Andhra Pradesh has introduced over 25 new industry-friendly policies aimed at unlocking manufacturing, technology, logistics and green growth opportunities — a key differentiator in attracting capital amid a competitive global landscape.
At investor roundtables and high-level sessions, including a Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) breakfast titled “The Andhra Pradesh Advantage,” Naidu articulated a broad investment agenda covering green energy, digital infrastructure, ports and logistics, and advanced manufacturing. He called on global companies to partner with Andhra for long-term growth and stressed the state’s “speed of doing business” as a compelling incentive for capital deployment.
Andhra Pradesh’s pitch also highlighted strategic projects already underway or in the pipeline, such as the planned AI-scale data centre and tech hub in Visakhapatnam with global partners and proposed green hydrogen and ammonia ventures in Kakinada, signaling that large-scale opportunities extend beyond traditional sectors.
State leaders emphasised that Andhra Pradesh has been capturing a significant share of India’s foreign direct investment, with one official noting that the state accounts for roughly 25% of total investment pledges made nationally, reinforcing its growing credibility among global capital allocators.
Ahead of and during the forum, Naidu also engaged with executives from major global corporations on the sidelines, seeking commitments and collaborations in clean energy, digital innovation and logistics infrastructure, while promoting Andhra’s advantages such as its 1,000 km coastline, multi-modal connectivity and favourable policy regime.
The state’s concerted push at Davos — marked by targeted dialogues rather than mere ceremonial visits — reflects a strategic shift toward deeper integration with global supply chains and innovation networks, and strengthens Andhra Pradesh’s brand as a proactive investment destination in South Asia.
As the WEF engagements wrap up, Andhra Pradesh is expected to translate Davos dialogues into follow-through commitments and MoUs, while continuing sustained outreach to corporates and sovereign investors — positioning the state for accelerated job creation, technology investment and export-oriented growth.