📅August 05, 2026 | By Pulse India News Desk
Foreign direct investment into Andhra Pradesh rose sharply from $92.13 million in 2023–24 to $308.59 million in 2025–26, according to data placed before Parliament.
Amaravati, August 5, 2026: Andhra Pradesh has recorded a strong increase in foreign direct investment, with FDI equity inflows reaching $308.59 million during the 2025–26 financial year, according to data presented by the Union government in Parliament.
The figures were disclosed in response to a question raised by Tirupati MP Maddila Gurumoorthy regarding foreign investments received by the state.
The latest data shows that Andhra Pradesh’s FDI inflows have increased consistently over the past three financial years.
The state attracted $92.13 million in 2023–24, which increased to $233.14 million in 2024–25. In 2025–26, inflows rose further to $308.59 million, marking an increase of more than three times compared with 2023–24.
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade has published state-wise FDI equity inflow data for the complete 2025–26 financial year.
Strong Investment During First Half of Financial Year
A major portion of the investment was received during the first half of 2025–26.
According to the parliamentary information, Andhra Pradesh attracted approximately $250.67 million in FDI between April and September 2025.
An additional $107.30 million was reportedly received during the October-to-March period, although quarterly and sector-wise figures may overlap depending on how the official data has been classified.
The strong inflows indicate growing overseas investor interest in the state’s manufacturing, infrastructure and construction-related industries.
Manufacturing and Cement Sectors Lead Inflows
Sector-wise data showed that other manufacturing activities attracted approximately $107.30 million in foreign investment.
The cement and gypsum products sector received around $99.90 million, making it another major contributor to the state’s FDI performance.
These figures underline Andhra Pradesh’s continued importance in industrial production and construction materials, supported by its mineral resources, ports and expanding infrastructure network.
More Than 150% Growth in 2024–25
The state had already registered a major improvement in 2024–25, when FDI increased from $92.13 million to $233.14 million.
This represented an increase of approximately 153% in a single financial year.
The subsequent rise to $308.59 million in 2025–26 indicates that foreign investment momentum continued during the following year.
DPIIT’s official publications include annual and quarterly state-wise FDI statements covering the 2025–26 period.
Andhra Pradesh Pushes Major Investment Projects
The Andhra Pradesh government has been seeking investments in sectors including:
- Electronics and information technology
- Data centres and artificial intelligence
- Renewable and green energy
- Ports and logistics
- Food processing
- Pharmaceuticals
- Automobile and component manufacturing
Visakhapatnam, Tirupati, Sri City, Kakinada and the Amaravati region are among the major investment destinations being promoted by the state.
The government has also highlighted Andhra Pradesh’s long coastline, port connectivity, industrial corridors and availability of land as key advantages for investors.
Actual FDI Different From Investment Announcements
The FDI figures represent equity investment that has entered the state through recognised foreign investment channels.
They should not be confused with investment announcements or memoranda of understanding signed by companies.
A proposed project may carry a large announced investment value, but the amount is recorded as FDI only when qualifying foreign capital is actually received.
This distinction is important while assessing the implementation of large technology, infrastructure and manufacturing projects.
State Still Has Scope to Improve National Ranking
Despite the improvement, Andhra Pradesh continues to receive a smaller share of India’s total foreign direct investment than leading states such as Maharashtra, Karnataka, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu and Telangana.
However, the increase from $92.13 million to $308.59 million within two years represents a positive trend for the state.
Sustaining the momentum will depend on project implementation, infrastructure readiness, regulatory approvals and the ability to convert investment proposals into operational industries and employment.
The parliamentary disclosure has nevertheless provided a significant boost to Andhra Pradesh’s efforts to position itself as an emerging destination for foreign investors.
