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PM Modi Highlights Andhra Pradesh as Emerging Manufacturing Hub
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 02 Aug 2026, 10:35 AM
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that Andhra Pradesh is on track to become a major manufacturing hub, citing the state's strategic location, robust infrastructure and supportive policies.
At a press briefing in New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that Andhra Pradesh is poised to become a major manufacturing hub for India. He highlighted the state's strategic location, proximity to key ports, and the government's investment in infrastructure as key factors driving this growth.
Modi noted that the state’s industrial corridors and special economic zones are attracting both domestic and foreign investors. He emphasized that the central government’s policies, including tax incentives and streamlined approvals, are designed to make Andhra Pradesh a preferred destination for manufacturing.
The Prime Minister added that the government will continue to support the development of the manufacturing sector through targeted funding and skill‑development initiatives. He expressed confidence that Andhra Pradesh’s growth will contribute significantly to India’s overall industrial output.
Observers say the announcement could boost investor confidence and accelerate the state’s industrial expansion, positioning Andhra Pradesh as a critical node in India’s manufacturing ecosystem.
Modi noted that the state’s industrial corridors and special economic zones are attracting both domestic and foreign investors. He emphasized that the central government’s policies, including tax incentives and streamlined approvals, are designed to make Andhra Pradesh a preferred destination for manufacturing.
The Prime Minister added that the government will continue to support the development of the manufacturing sector through targeted funding and skill‑development initiatives. He expressed confidence that Andhra Pradesh’s growth will contribute significantly to India’s overall industrial output.
Observers say the announcement could boost investor confidence and accelerate the state’s industrial expansion, positioning Andhra Pradesh as a critical node in India’s manufacturing ecosystem.