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MWM Business Desk
In a surprising development, Andhra Pradesh (AP) has failed
to feature among India’s top states attracting foreign direct investment (FDI)
in FY25, raising serious concerns about the state’s economic competitiveness.
According to the latest data, Maharashtra led with a staggering $19.6
billion in FDI inflows, followed by Karnataka ($6.62 billion), Delhi
($6 billion), Gujarat ($5.71 billion), Tamil Nadu ($3.71 billion), Haryana
($3.14 billion), and Telangana ($3 billion). AP’s absence from this elite list
has sparked criticism, especially given Chief Minister Chandrababu
Naidu’s reputation as a development-focused leader and the presence of
a ‘double-engine’ BJP-NDA government in the state.
Industry experts point to weak infrastructure,
bureaucratic delays in project clearances, and inadequate investor outreach as
key reasons for AP’s poor performance. Neighboring states like Telangana and
Tamil Nadu have aggressively courted global firms with policy stability and
faster approvals, leaving AP behind. With Naidu completing one year in
office, expectations were high for a turnaround, but the lack of progress
has left investors and citizens disappointed.
To regain lost ground, AP must streamline land
acquisition, improve ease of doing business, and launch targeted global
campaigns to showcase its potential in sectors like electronics,
renewables, and ports. The state’s strategic coastline and existing industrial
hubs like Visakhapatnam offer untapped opportunities—but without urgent
reforms, AP risks falling further behind in the race for foreign capital.
#AndhraPradesh #FDI #EconomicGrowth #InvestInIndia
#DoubleEngineSarkar #MakeInIndia
*(Source: RBI, State-wise FDI Data FY25 | MWM Analysis)*
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