Andhra Pradesh

India set to provide global leadership in AI: Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu

Naidu also announced that the Andhra government has partnered with IBM to skill one hundred thousand youngsters in the state across artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and quantum computing

Andhra secures India's largest battery Gigafactory by Waaree Energies

In a major boost to India's clean-energy manufacturing and self-reliance, Waaree Energies will establish India's largest integrated lithium-ion battery Gigafactory in Andhra Pradesh with an investment of Rs 8,175 crore. The project will come up at Rambilli in Anakapalli district and is expected to generate around 3,000 direct jobs. The greenfield facility will have a capacity of 16 GWh and will cover the complete battery value chain, including cell manufacturing, battery packs and large-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). The project has received in-principle approval from the Andhra Pradesh State Investment Promotion Board, chaired by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu. Welcoming the investment, Nara Lokesh said this project marks a significant milestone in Andhra Pradesh's clean-energy journey. "Waaree's gigafactory will be India's largest battery manufacturing plant and will play a critical role in reducing import dependence while strengthening domestic manufacturing i

Waaree Energies to set up ₹8,000 cr lithium-ion gigafactory in Andhra

Waaree Energies, a renewable energy company, will set up an integrated lithium-ion battery gigafactory in Andhra Pradesh at an outlay of over Rs 8,000 crore. The project will come up at Rambilli in Anakapalli district and is expected to generate around 3,000 direct jobs, said an official release on Thursday. "Waaree Energies will establish India's largest integrated lithium-ion battery gigafactory in Andhra Pradesh. The project will come up at Rambilli in Anakapalli district with an investment of Rs 8,175 crore," said the release. With a capacity of 16 GWh, the greenfield facility will cover the complete battery value chain, including cell manufacturing, battery packs and large-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). The project has received in-principle approval from the Andhra Pradesh State Investment Promotion Board, chaired by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu. Andhra Pradesh Human Resources Minister Nara Lokesh said the project marks a significant milestone in Andhra ..

Andhra govt boosts land allotment for Google AI data centers to 600 acres

The Andhra Pradesh government on Wednesday approved increasing the land allotted to Raiden Infotech India Pvt Ltd, a Google company, from 480 acres to over 600 acres for setting up AI data centers valued at nearly Rs 90,000 crore. N Yuvaraj, Secretary of the IT, Electronics & Communications (ITEC) Department, said the allotment of land by Andhra Pradesh Industrial Infrastructure Corporation (APIIC) in favour of Adani Infra (India) Ltd, the notified partner of Raiden Infotech, has been approved. "The government approves the allotment of lands by APIIC-a total of 601.4 acres (up from the previous 480 acres)-in favour of Adani Infra (India) Ltd, as notified partner of Raiden Infotech," Yuvaraj said in an order. Under the revised allotment, the state allocated 266.6 acres at Tarluvada, 160 acres at Adavivaram and Mudasarlova, and 175 acres at Rambilli in Visakhapatnam and Anakapalli districts. The earlier allotment included 160 acres at Rambilli, 200 acres at Adavivaram and ...

Exciting to see Andhra's AI, technology driven growth, says Bill Gates

Microsoft founder and Gates Foundation chairman Bill Gates on Tuesday hailed Andhra Pradesh's rapid development, saying it was exciting to see the state's growth being accelerated through AI and technology. Following his visit to Amaravati, Gates expressed his admiration for the southern state's innovations across health, agriculture and education. "Thank you for the warm welcome, N Chandrababu Naidu. It's exciting to witness Andhra Pradesh's growth being accelerated through AI, technology, and innovations across health, agriculture & education," he said in a post on X. On Monday, Gates had engaged in several activities in the greenfield capital city of Amaravati, beginning with an interaction with the CM and others, reviewing presentations on the use of technology in governance and also a visit to a banana orchard by the Krishna river bank in Undavalli village in Guntur district. According to the tech czar, India is leading the global digital revolution. He credited Prime ...

Andhra, Gates Foundation partnership will reshape Andhra's future: CM Naidu

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Monday said that the partnership with Gates Foundation will transform the state's development. Addressing a meeting with Microsoft founder Bill Gates in the presence of ministers and senior officials at the secretariat here, the chief minister expressed happiness over the Gates Foundation extending cooperation for various projects in the southern state. Naidu also gave a presentation on Swarna Andhra 2047 (golden Andhra) vision, government policies and programmes. "Today, at the Secretariat in Amaravati, I presented my vision for Swarna Andhra 2047, where our ministers and secretaries also interacted with him (Gates). We discussed our priority sectors and explored avenues for collaboration with the Gates Foundation to empower our people and enhance their quality of life," Naidu said in a post on 'X'. Calling Gates' visit to the greenfield capital city of Amaravati "historic", he said it will give a shot in the arm for the ...

Andhra CM Naidu, Bill Gates meet at state secretariat in Amaravati

Microsoft founder Bill Gates will visit Andhra Pradesh on Monday and hold discussions with Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on expanding cooperation in health and artificial intelligence initiatives. Gates will arrive at the state secretariat here in the morning and meet with CM Naidu, IT Minister Nara Lokesh and deputy chief minister Pawan Kalyan briefly. "Gates will visit Amaravati and hold discussions with Naidu on expanding cooperation in health and artificial intelligence initiatives," state Municipal Minister P Narayana said on Sunday. The CM has requested Gates to expand ongoing health initiatives across the state and discussions will focus on AI as well, he said. The Gates Foundation has already been working in Kuppam in Chittoor district on health-related projects, and the talks are expected to explore scaling up these interventions to benefit a wider population across the southern state. Later, Gates will proceed to Real Time Governance System (RTGS) to observe the ...

BPCL unfazed by geopolitics, to buy crude on techno-commercial merit: CMD

BPCL will source crude purely on techno-commercial merit amid geopolitical flux, with talks on Saudi investment in its Andhra refinery, says CMD Sanjay Khanna

AP Budget 2026: ₹53,915 cr for public capex highest in state's history

The government has positioned infrastructure as a multiplier for private investment, job creation and long-term productivity growth, moving beyond consumption-led spending towards asset creation

Welfare, development push: Andhra presents ₹3.32 trn budget for 2026-27

Balancing welfare and development, Andhra Pradesh on Saturday presented a Budget of over Rs 3.32 lakh crore for 202627, with an estimated revenue expenditure of Rs 2.56 lakh crore and capital expenditure of nearly Rs 54,000 crore. While presenting the Budget in the state assembly, Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav said the estimated revenue deficit would be around Rs 22,000 crore (1.11 per cent of the GSDP) and the fiscal deficit is pegged at nearly 76,000 crore (3.84 per cent of the GSDP). The budget proposed Rs 51,021 crore for the BC component, while School Education gets Rs 32,308 crore. The Budget allocated Rs 19,306 crore for Health, Medical & Family Welfare Department. The Panchayati Raj & Rural Development Department, held by Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan gets nearly Rs 23,000 crore. In his speech, Keshav said a short span of two years is certainly not enough to rebuild a state which has faced catastrophic events since its inception. First, the irrational ...

AP Inter Hall Ticket 2026: BIEAP 1st, 2nd year admit cards released online

The AP Inter first and second year exams will be conducted from Feb 23 to Mar 24, 2026, in a single shift across the state. So, BIEAP is expected to release the hall ticket anytime soon

HC upholds GST order despite missing document number on physical copy

Court rules GST order issued through portal with system-generated reference number remains valid even if physical copy does not carry Document Identification Number

AP Inter Hall Ticket 2026: BIEAP 1st, 2nd year admit cards to be out soon

The Board of Intermediate Education, Andhra Pradesh, will soon be releasing the AP Inter Hall Ticket 2026 for the 1st and 2nd year. Once out, students can download it from the official website

Andhra govt exempts ₹20 crore stamp duty, fees for BPCL refinery project

The Andhra Pradesh government has exempted stamp duty and registration fees amounting to over Rs 20 crore in favour of BPCL to facilitate the setting up of a greenfield refinery and petrochemical complex near Ramayapatnam Port in Nellore district. G Sai Prasad, special chief secretary (FAC), Revenue (Registration. II) Department said the exemption pertains to the transfer of over 600 acres of land in Chevuru village, Gudluru mandal of Nellore district from Andhra Pradesh Maritime Board (APMB) to Andhra Pradesh Industrial Infrastructure Corporation (APIIC) and in turn from APIIC to BPCL. "Government after careful examination of the matter, has decided to exempt the stamp duty for an amount of Rs 17.6 crore and registration fee (including transfer duty) for an amount of Rs 2.7 crore for transfer of land to an extent of 600.4 acres, out of 6,000 acres from APMB to APIIC and in turn from APIIC to BPCL," said Prasad in a government order (GO) on Monday. More than a year ago, the Andhra .

Holy sweet triggers sour political battle in Andhra as war of words erupts

SIT report on the alleged adulteration in Tirupati laddu led to a fresh war of words between TDP and YSRCP

Andhra launches Amaravati Quantum Valley to power global-scale innovation

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday laid the foundation stone for the Amaravati Quantum Valley here to position the state as a global hub for quantum research, cutting-edge innovation, talent development and deep industry collaboration. Accompanied by Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh, the CM laid the foundation stone for the Amaravati Quantum Valley (AQV) at Uddandarayunipalem village, according to visuals shared by the state government. The ceremony also featured a series of launches and the signing of memoranda of understanding (MoUs), showing strong collaboration among industry, academia, and the government. "Amaravati Quantum Valley should emerge as a hub for research and innovation. Andhra has positioned itself as a promoter of frontier technologies and is committed to creating conditions that attract global-scale investment and innovation," Naidu earlier said. Its focus areas include quantum ...

Maruti partners with Andhra govt to set up 4 automated driving test tracks

Maruti Suzuki India on Friday said it has inked a pact with Andhra Pradesh government for the setting up and maintenance of four automated driving test tracks across the state. The tracks will be set up at four Regional Transport Office (RTO) locations in the state, namely Eluru, Ongole, Vizianagaram, and Anakapalli. Under the MoA, the car major will automate and maintain these driving test tracks for a period of three years from the date of commissioning. "Aligned with his vision for technology-led solutions, we are honoured to bring 4 Automated Driving Test Tracks (ADTTs) to the state of Andhra Pradesh,"Maruti Suzuki India MD and CEO Hisashi Takeuchi said in a statement. ADTTs use advanced technology that ensure a comprehensive, efficient, and transparent process with zero human intervention, he added. This guarantees that only skilled drivers are awarded a driving license, thereby improving overall road safety, Takeuchi noted. "The automation of driving test tracks is expected

16th FC report: From Andhra Pradesh to West Bengal, who gets how much

Southern states are projected to get a marginal increase

Goa may impose Australia-style social media ban for children under 16

Goa is studying Australia's law restricting social media access for children under 16, after parents have raised concerns about online distractions and the impact on students' learning

APTRANSCO to complete 55 transmission projects worth over ₹9,000 crore

Transmission Corporation of Andhra Pradesh Ltd has set an ambitious target to complete around 55 major transmission projects worth over Rs 9,000 crore, said an official on Monday. Transmission Corporation of Andhra Pradesh Ltd (APTRANSCO) joint managing director G Surya Sai Praveenchand said 8,853 MVA of transmission capacity and 1,558 circuit km of transmission lines will be added to the state grid. "APTRANSCO has set an ambitious target to complete around 55 major transmission projects worth Rs 9,319.30 crore, which will add 8,853 MVA of transformation capacity and 1,558 circuit km of transmission lines to the state grid," he said while commemorating the 77th Republic Day at Vidyut Soudha in Vijayawada. According to the joint managing director, new 400/220/132 kv substations are being developed at strategic locations in Kakinada SEZ, Achutapuram, Gudivada and Ainavalli for supplying reliable power. He observed that Andhra Pradesh power utilities have accorded top priority to ...