Andhra Pradesh

BPCL's ₹1 trn refinery project gets environmental clearance recommendation

The proposed 9 mtpa refinery and petrochemical complex near Ramayapatnam Port will come up on 5,200 acres and produce transportation fuels and petrochemicals

Updated On: 04 Oct 2026 | 7:00 PM IST

RIL plans ₹1 trillion biogas venture in Andhra, says Anant Ambani

Anant Ambani says the compressed biogas projects will create over 300,000 jobs and generate ₹600 billion in revenue for Andhra Pradesh over the next few decades

Updated On: 02 Oct 2026 | 10:56 PM IST

Reliance plans ₹1 trillion investment in Andhra Pradesh, says Anant Ambani

Reliance Industries plans to invest Rs 1 lakh crore in Andhra Pradesh to set up compressed biogas plants, creating more than 3 lakh jobs and generating nearly Rs 60,000 crore in revenue for the state over the coming decades, the company's executive director Anant M Ambani said on Friday. Speaking at the foundation stone laying ceremony for the Rayalaseema Horticulture Hub and Indian School of Agriculture in Madanapalle, Ambani said the investment would support the state's transition towards cleaner energy while creating new opportunities for farmers. "Our kisans, who ensure India's food security, will now strengthen India's energy security too - making India self-reliant in energy," he said. "That is why Reliance Industries is grateful to the Government of Andhra Pradesh for the opportunity to invest Rs 1 lakh crore in the state to set up compressed biogas (CBG) plants." CBG is a renewable fuel produced by processing organic waste such as agricultural residue, animal dung, food was

Updated On: 02 Oct 2026 | 5:46 PM IST

FM Sitharaman to launch ₹1 trn Rayalaseema horticulture hub this Friday

The three-year plan envisages ₹40,352 crore in public investment and about ₹60,000 crore from the private sector across 201 clusters in 10 districts.

Updated On: 28 Sep 2026 | 9:42 PM IST

Aquapulse eyes threefold revenue growth, expands footprint in Andhra

The aquaculture firm plans to expand its farmer network to 10,000 and shrimp procurement to 5,000 tonnes as it deepens its presence across key producing regions

Updated On: 24 Sep 2026 | 7:55 PM IST

Datanomics: 9 of 584 districts had double-digit unemployment rate in 2025

As many as 1.5% of the total 584 districts had a rate exactly at 3.1%. Papum Pare in Andhra Pradesh had the highest UR at 16.1 per cent.

Updated On: 22 Sep 2026 | 5:01 PM IST

Premier Energies commissions ₹3,293 cr solar cell facility in Andhra

The 7 GW TOPCon facility at Naidupeta, developed at a capital expenditure of Rs 3,293 crore, will increase Premier Energies' total solar cell capacity to 10.6 GW

Updated On: 21 Sep 2026 | 7:06 PM IST

AP EAPCET 2026: Final phase seat allotment result out at cap.apcfss.in

The Department of Technical Education and APSCHE have announced the AP EAPCET 2026 Final Phase Seat Allotment Results. Candidates can check their scorecard at eapcet-sche.aptonline

Updated On: 21 Sep 2026 | 1:42 PM IST

Premier Energies commissions largest solar cell plant, capacity at 10.6 GW

Premier Energies has commissioned a 7 GW N-type TOPCon G12R cell facility in Andhra Pradesh, taking total cell capacity to 10.6 GW as it expands high-efficiency solar manufacturing

Updated On: 21 Sep 2026 | 11:00 AM IST

Andhra SIPB clears projects worth ₹526 cr, to create about 9,000 jobs

The Andhra Pradesh SIPB, headed by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, on Friday approved 10 projects entailing an investment of over Rs 500 crore. The IT and futuristic technology projects are expected to create nearly 9,000 jobs, according to a press release. "State Investment Promotion Board met today and officially cleared 10 major IT and futuristic technology projects. The approved projects entail a total investment of Rs 526.25 crore and are projected to create 8,896 high-quality jobs across the state," it said. The approved projects include a Rs 100 crore investment by Muthoot Fincorp Limited to establish an Integrated Hub for AI and Tech Training Centre in Visakhapatnam. The SIPB approved a Rs 44 crore investment by Deloitte to set up a state-of-the-art operations centre with a capacity of 2,500 seats. It approved a Rs 167 crore investment by Quantum Codon Pvt Ltd in Amaravati to establish an integrated quantum AI-driven biotechnology innovation campus for drug discovery .

Updated On: 18 Sep 2026 | 6:53 PM IST

Andhra Pradesh shipbuilding push gets ₹15,000 crore Mazagon Dock plan

The greenfield shipyard is expected to create around 45,000 direct and indirect jobs and will have a design capacity of 1.2 million gross tonnage a year

Updated On: 18 Sep 2026 | 2:01 PM IST

₹1 bid for defence project: Andhra HC orders DRDO to review very low quotes

The court said defence authorities cannot mechanically accept an abnormally low quote and must first assess whether the bidder can execute the contract at the quoted price under DRDO's procurement rul

Updated On: 15 Sep 2026 | 11:00 AM IST

India set to expand missile-testing infrastructure with new facilities

Specialised range taking shape in Andhra Pradesh, while West Bengal clears way for DRDO's new testing facility

Updated On: 13 Sep 2026 | 11:43 PM IST

Sigma Advanced Systems begins aerospace production at Sri City facility

Around 75,000 sq ft of the 500,000 sq ft campus is operational, providing 100,000 annual machining hours, with capacity targeted to rise to nearly 300,000 hours

Updated On: 10 Sep 2026 | 1:56 PM IST

Suzlon's ₹10,500 crore Andhra Pradesh wind energy projects on track

The 1,325 MW wind energy projects are expected to generate 1,600 direct and indirect jobs, while Suzlon has expanded its smart blade manufacturing facility

Updated On: 25 Aug 2026 | 5:27 PM IST

Aerospace startup Airbound raises $37 mn to expand autonomous aircraft biz

The Bengaluru aerospace startup will use the Series A capital to scale engineering and manufacturing, while its Andhra Pradesh network is planned to handle up to 10,000 daily flights

Updated On: 25 Aug 2026 | 2:07 PM IST

Andhra announces 10,060 govt jobs in 4 phases, recruitment starts Sept 15

The Andhra Pradesh government on Saturday released a job calendar for over 8,500 jobs in three phases, which will supplement more than 1,500 jobs already notified under the first phase in May. Principal Finance Secretary Peeyush Kumar said 3,231 jobs will be notified under the second phase on September 15 and 2,311 jobs and another 2,995 jobs will be notified under the third and fourth phases on October 15. On May 15, Kumar said 1,523 jobs were already notified by the Higher Education Department. Together, in four phases, 10,060 jobs in total will be filled through direct recruitment. "Government, hereby accords permission to the concerned Recruiting Agencies, namely APPSC (Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission), APSLPRB (Andhra Pradesh State Level Police Recruitment Board), DSC (District Selection Committee) etc., to fill up 10,060 vacancies in various Departments through Direct Recruitment," Kumar said in a Government Order (GO). According to the job calendar, the government .

Updated On: 22 Aug 2026 | 10:01 PM IST

Andhra approves ₹31,387-crore green AI data centre project in Visakhapatnam

The Andhra Pradesh government on Saturday approved AM AI Factory Pvt Ltd to set up a 512-MW green integrated AI data centre in Visakhapatnam district, involving an investment of over Rs 31,387 crore. The facility, proposed to be set up at Amanam village in Bheemunipatnam mandal, is expected to generate employment for up to 1,000 people, IT Secretary Bhaskar Katamneni said in a Government Order. "The government, after careful examination... hereby accords approval to AM AI Factory (Vizag) Pvt Ltd for the establishment of a 512-MW Green Integrated AI Data Centre Facility... within a period of two years and four months," Katamneni said in the GO. Under the non-fiscal incentives for the project, the state government will provide power infrastructure support and ensure water supply, among other facilities, while fiscal incentives will include exemption from stamp duty and electricity duty, the GO said.

Updated On: 22 Aug 2026 | 9:55 PM IST

Misinformation being spread over Vizag data centres' water needs: Minister

Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Nara Lokesh on Wednesday defended the state government's decision to establish data centres in Visakhapatnam, and said deliberate misinformation was being spread over their environmental and water requirements. Addressing the Assembly, the IT Minister said Google's decision to invest in Visakhapatnam had triggered wider interest from other IT companies in the city. "Deliberate misinformation was being spread over their (data centres) environmental and water requirements," said Lokesh, replying to a question. Lokesh said data centres are critical to the AI-driven digital economy and India's data sovereignty, particularly amid emerging geo-political challenges. He explained that once the proposed data-centre ecosystem reaches the targeted 6.5 GW capacity, it is estimated to require around 3 TMC (thousand million cubic ft) of water annually based on current technology. However, he stressed that newer cooling technologies are expected to reduce water consump

Updated On: 19 Aug 2026 | 12:53 PM IST

Andhra junior doctors boycott emergency services as strike enters 8th day

Junior doctors across government hospitals have escalated their protest over a 30% stipend hike, retirement age and faculty recruitment norms

Updated On: 17 Aug 2026 | 1:43 PM IST