Amaravati, January 03, 2026: Andhra Pradesh has emerged as India's top investment magnet, securing 25.3% of all proposed capital investments nationwide in the first nine months of the current fiscal year.
A Bank of Baroda report, drawing on CMIE data, shows the state ahead of Odisha at 13.1% and Maharashtra at 12.8%. Total national proposals reached Rs 26.6 lakh crore, up 11.5% from last year, with over half concentrated in these three states.
Investor-friendly policies, fast decision-making, stable governance, and strong infrastructure in ports, energy, logistics, and digital sectors fuel the momentum. Commitments flow into manufacturing, renewables, electronics, data centres, mobility, and core infrastructure.
IT Minister Nara Lokesh highlighted consistent reforms and execution focus, stressing that announcements must deliver factories, jobs, and real growth.