Archive · 21 Jan 2026
AP Pitches Investment Opportunities at Davos
The Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, N Chandrababu Naidu, made a strong pitch for investments in his state at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
He invited industrialists to visit Andhra Pradesh and see the business-friendly policies in action.
The state has already attracted a significant portion of foreign investments in India.
Naidu highlighted opportunities in green energy, technology, and infrastructure, and announced major projects like a Google AI Data Center and an IBM Quantum Computing Centre.
The government aims to build future-ready infrastructure and promote sustainability.
Meanwhile, the opposition criticized the government for taking credit for developments initiated during the previous government and engaging in 'political marketing' instead of focusing on the purpose of the visit.
Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu pitches Andhra Pradesh as the best destination for global investments at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Andhra Pradesh has attracted around 25% of total foreign investments coming into India, reflecting growing global confidence in the state's policies and governance.
Major investment commitments include RMZ Group's Rs 1 lakh crore investment, a Dubai food cluster, a Google AI Data Center, and an IBM Quantum Computing Centre.
The state is focusing on green energy, technology, digital infrastructure, logistics, and manufacturing, with projects like Space City and expanded port capacity.
The opposition criticizes the government for engaging in 'political marketing' and taking credit for developments initiated during the previous government.
- Who
- Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, IBM, Google Cloud, UAE Minister of Economy and Tourism Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, RMZ Group
- What
- Investment pitch for Andhra Pradesh, discussions on AI, Quantum, and investment opportunities, opposition criticism
- When
- During the World Economic Forum in Davos
- Where
- Davos, Switzerland
- Why
- To attract global investments and promote Andhra Pradesh as a business-friendly state
Government Perspective
Opposition Perspective
Investment Attraction
Government Perspective
The government is successfully attracting global investments and promoting Andhra Pradesh as a business-friendly state.
Opposition Perspective
The opposition alleges that the government is engaging in 'political marketing' and taking credit for developments initiated during the previous government.
- Event
- World Economic Forum in Davos
- Key Speaker
- Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu
- Investment Commitments
- RMZ Group: Rs 1 lakh crore, Dubai food cluster, Google AI Data Center, IBM Quantum Computing Centre
- Focus Areas
- Green energy, technology, digital infrastructure, logistics, manufacturing
- Infrastructure Projects
- Space City, expanded port capacity, new airports, improved highway connectivity
- Sustainability Goals
- 50 lakh acres under natural farming in 3-4 years
- Employment Generation
- Around one lakh jobs from RMZ Group's investment
- Opposition Criticism
- Allegations of 'political marketing' and credit-theft for developments during previous government
Sources
AP brings Quantum Bio Foundry under Amaravati Quantum Valley
RMZ Group to invest $10 billion to set up GCC Park, data centre in AP
One Family-One Entrepreneur Aimed At Involving All In Development: AP CM
Amarnath dares Lokesh to prove allegation or apologise
RMZ commits Rs.1-lakh cr investment plan for AP
AP set to get Dubai food cluster
AP best destination for global investments: CM
