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Fire at Aurobindo Pharma's Andhra unit halts production temporarily

Aurobindo Pharma on Friday said a fire accident at Unit-IV of its wholly-owned arm APL Healthcare Ltd at Naidupeta in Andhra Pradesh has resulted in production disruption temporarily. In a regulatory filing, the company said on September 18, 2025, at around 8:50 am, a small fire incident occurred in granulation area-10 of Unit IV of APL Healthcare, situated at Naidupeta, Andhra Pradesh (SEZ Unit), due to a short circuit. The fire spread to a panel, affecting granulation area-10 and causing partial damage to granulation area-8. Out of the total 19 lines in the said Unit, 2 lines have been impacted for about two weeks, it added. The fire incident was immediately controlled through the in-house fire hydrant team, along with support from external fire tenders, and there were no casualties or injuries, the company said. "The incident resulted in a temporary production impact estimated at about 3 per cent of the monthly capacity of the said unit. Necessary steps have been initiated for .

India's 1st pvt gold mine in Andhra to begin full-scale production: DGML MD

India's first large private gold mine in Andhra Pradesh is likely to start its full-scale production very soon, a top official of Deccan Gold Mines Ltd said on Thursday. The development assumes significance as India currently imports around 1,000 tonnes of gold every year. The country is the largest importer of gold after oil. Deccan Gold Mines Ltd (DGML), the first and only gold exploration company listed on BSE, has a stake in Geomysore Services India Ltd, which is developing the first private sector gold mine at Jonnagiri, in Andhra Pradesh. The Jonnagiri gold project, he said, has received environment clearance in the months of June and July, and state clearances have also been sought. "The project stabilisation is going on... it is only the technology of the plant which is being worked out... full-scale production will begin very soon," Deccan Gold Mines Ltd Managing Director Hanuma Prasad said on the sidelines of CII India Mining Summit 2025. The project is expected to produ

US tariffs cause ₹25,000 cr loss to Andhra's shrimp industry: CM Naidu

Andhra Pradesh accounts for 80 per cent of the country's shrimp exports and 34 per cent of marine exports, valued at around ₹21,246 crore annually, Naidu said

Andhra CM calls for ecosystem to transform India into no 1 nation globally

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Monday said an ecosystem should be created to elevate India to the top position globally. Addressing the fourth district collectors conference at the secretariat, the Chief Minister praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for moving the Indian economy from the 11th position to the fourth. We have to create an ecosystem to make India number one. After Prime Minister Narendra Modi came, the 11th largest economy (India) has become the fourth largest, said Naidu. The CM also noted that India's relationship with the US has evolved from one of unequal power dynamics to a more equal footing, through a give-and-take approach. According to Naidu, there were no reforms before 1991, and India used to be mocked globally as a country registering Hindu growth rate. However, he highlighted India's Viksit Bharat 2047 vision and Andhra Pradesh SwarnaAndhra 2047 (golden Andhra) vision, which he said should become the Bible, Quran and Bhagvad gita

Andhra picks company to build 'India's largest' PCB manufacturing factory

SSEPL commits to invest Rs 1,076 cr in facility; gets state government's approval for two other projects

'Artificial shortage' of urea in Andhra becomes ₹200-250 cr scam: Jagan

Lashing out at Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu for the "shortage" in urea supply to farmers, YSRCP chief Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy on Wednesday alleged that the artificial scarcity of the fertiliser has resulted in a scam of Rs 200- Rs 250 crore. Addressing a press conference, Jagan claimed that the police threatened to register cases against YSRCP leaders who took part in the protests organised by his party on Tuesday. Alleging that farmers are not receiving adequate support prices for their produce in the state, Jagan said it has driven them to "suicide". It is evident that the fertiliser is being diverted to the black market, creating scarcity. With the encouragement and involvement of Chandrababu Naidu, its sale in the black market has turned into a scam worth Rs 200Rs 250 crore. The ill-gotten money is being distributed from the top to the bottom (of the leadership), the former CM alleged. Listing out the prices of various commodities, he claimed that the previou

Andhra cabinet clears universal health policy offering cover up to ₹25 lakh

The Andhra Pradesh cabinet headed by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday approved a proposal to invite tenders from insurance companies to extend universal health policy, which will offer healthcare services up to Rs 25 lakh, said Information and Public Relations Minister K Parthasarathy. Addressing a press conference at the Secretariat, he said over five crore people are expected to benefit from the universal policy. "The cabinet has approved the proposal prepared to invite tenders from insurance companies to extend universal health policy under Ayushman Bharat-PMJAY - Dr NTR Vaidya Seva scheme in hybrid mode," said Parthasarathy. As part of this initiative, the insurance company will extend Rs 2.5 lakh healthcare services while those extending up to Rs 25 lakh will be delivered by the Dr NTR Vaidya Seva Trust. Parthasarathy said the universal health scheme will approve a patient's treatment within six hours of getting admitted in a hospital and all related transactions

Andhra okays ₹856-cr plan for India's largest printed circuit board plant

The Andhra Pradesh government has approved a Rs 856 crore incentive package for India's largest printed circuit board plant being set up by electronics manufacturing company (EMS) Syrma SGS. The package was cleared by the state cabinet headed by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday, officials said. Syrma SGS will set up India's largest printed circuit board (PCB) plant at an investment of Rs 1,595 crore. The project is being done in partnership with Korea's Shinhyup Electronics. Syrma SGS had submitted a proposal to set up a PCB manufacturing facility in partnership with Shinhyup Electronics Ltd on a 51:49 equity shareholding basis. For the project, the state government will provide 12.56 acres of land at 75 per cent subsidised cost. The project will be located at the Naidupeta industrial area, which is in close proximity to Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The project will be commissioned by October 2026 and is expected to add Rs 6,200 crore to the topline of Syrma SGS in FY2027.

Dharan Infra EPC receives ₹1,171 crore contracts in Andhra Pradesh

Dharan Infra EPC on Monday said it has secured new work orders of Rs 1,171.21 in Andhra Pradesh. The EPC orders have been awarded by Skymax Infra Power, the company said in a statement. "Dharan Infra EPC either directly or through its designated subsidiaries, has received work contracts of an aggregate value of approximately Rs 1,171.21 crore from Skymax Infra Power," it said. The contracts awarded by Skymax Infra Power relate to EPC works and supply and installation at Orvakal Industrial Park in Andhra Pradesh. Execution timelines are scheduled up to March 31, 2027, the company, which specialises in large-scale infrastructure and energy projects, added. A significant portion of the contract scope -- approximately 80 per cent of the total value -- relates to international procurement of plant and machinery, which will be undertaken through the company's subsidiary entities, Dharan Infra EPC (formerly KBC Global Limited) said.

IBM to launch quantum computer in AP by March 2026, urges app research

Global tech giant IBM is aiming to open its quantum computer in Andhra Pradesh's Amaravati by March next year, a senior company official has said. India has "strong energy" from an education and skilling perspective in the relatively newer quantum computing space, but needs to focus more on the application research side as the future winners can emerge from this front, the official has said. Scott Crowder, vice-president for quantum adoption at the company, said the company has partnered with India's largest IT services exporter TCS to install the 'IBM Quantum System Two' and the same is projected to be ready by end of first quarter of 2026. Speaking to reporters at the Thomas J. Watson Research Center, which is the headquarters for IBM Research, Crowder said while geographic locations are not entirely important when it comes to advanced technologies like cloud computing, sovereigns' insistence on storing data locally is part of the reasons for having a compute centre in the Europea

AP commerce body urges Centre to protect shrimp sector from US tariffs

Andhra Pradesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry Federation on Thursday appealed to the Centre to protect shrimp farmers and exporters with policy and financial interventions in the face of 50 percent tariffs and other taxes slapped by the US on Indian imports. The president of the chambers, P Bhaskar Rao, said the sudden spike in US tariffs has put the livelihood of 2.8 crore people who engage in aquaculture and allied sectors at risk. "Unless urgent policy and financial interventions are made, India risks losing global competitiveness in seafood exports. We strongly urge the Union government to act swiftly in coordination with the state governments to safeguard this vital sector," said Rao in a press release. According to the chambers, India is the second largest seafood exporter globally, accounting for exports worth Rs 60,524 crore or USD 7.3 billion in FY24, while the US alone imported 25 percent of this quantum. Shrimp contributes over 40 percent of the total export quantity

Andhra Pradesh to launch family card to track, monitor welfare schemes

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday directed officials concerned to develop a family card to enhance transparency and ensure the effective implementation of government welfare schemes. The card will be used to track and monitor welfare benefits at the ground level. The Chief Minister emphasised that achieving public satisfaction with these programmes is a top priority. He instructed officials to assign a "family score" to each household and to update all welfare benefits on the card. "Officials were instructed by the CM to develop a family card on par with Aadhaar card to know the implementation of Government welfare schemes at ground level," said an official press release quoting the Chief Minister. Naidu said the family card should be distributed to every member of a household to ensure economic upliftment of the poor through accurate and transparent implementation of government schemes. During a review of the family benefit monitoring system at the ..

Companies line up RE projects worth ₹43,358 crore in Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh cleared Rs 43,358 crore of renewable projects totalling 2,600 MW under its ICE Policy, with major investments from Navayuga, Serentica, Hexa, and Brightfuture

IMD forecasts heavy rain, thunderstorms in Andhra Pradesh till Aug 30

The India Meteorological Department on Tuesday forecast thunderstorms and heavy rains in parts of Andhra Pradesh from August 26 to 30 as a low-pressure area persists over the northwest Bay of Bengal off the Odisha coast. The Met department also predicted heavy to very heavy rain at isolated places over North Coastal Andhra Pradesh (NCAP) and Yanam on Tuesday. "Heavy to very heavy rain at isolated places likely over NCAP and Yanam. Thunderstorms accompanied with lightning are likely over NCAP and Yanam, SCAP (South Coastal Andhra Pradesh) and Rayalaseema," said an official release. The Met department predicted strong winds with speeds up to 50 km per hour (kmph) at isolated places over NCAP, Yanam and SCAP on Tuesday and similar windy conditions at isolated places across the state with speeds up to 40 kmph until August 30. A red alert has been issued at a few places over Vizianagaram, Visakhapatnam, Anakapalli, Srikakulam, Alluri Sitarama Raju, Kakinada, Dr BR Ambedkar Konaseema and

BPCL eyes new refinery-cum-petrochemical complex in Andhra Pradesh

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) is exploring the possibility of setting up a greenfield oil refinery and petrochemical complex near Ramayapatnam Port in Andhra Pradesh, as part of its strategy to expand capacity in response to growing energy demand across India. The state-owned energy major is currently assessing the feasibility of the project, which would mark a significant addition to its refining infrastructure in the country. India, the world's third-largest oil-importing and consuming nation, is projected to add 1 million barrels per day of incremental oil demand by 2030 - the highest in the world, said Sanjay Khanna, chairman and managing director of BPCL, at the company's annual shareholder meeting on Monday. To put things in perspective, the global oil demand is expected to grow by 2.5 million barrels per day by 2030. India currently consumes 5.5 million barrels of oil per day. "Recognising the strong growth potential of India, BPCL is evaluating setting up a ...

Diamond rush in Andhra: Rain-washed soil draws farmers, fortune hunters

From Jonnagiri to Peravali in the Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh, villagers and outsiders are digging rain-washed soils for diamonds, a tradition that has turned farmers into millionaires

Naidu, Khandu, and Sidda among country's richest chief ministers: ADR

Of the 30 CMs, two (7%) are billionaires, Andhra Pradesh's N Chandrababu Naidu, with total assets worth over Rs 931 crore, and Arunachal Pradesh's Pema Khandu, who has assets worth over Rs 332 cr

Andhra seals ₹9K cr deal with Maersk arm to develop three state ports

Andhra Pradesh signs a Rs 9,000 crore deal with Maersk subsidiary APM Terminals to modernize the Ramayapatnam, Machilipatnam, and Mulapeta ports, boosting its maritime trade infrastructure.

AP DSC 2025: Merit list to be out today for 16,347 posts; how to apply

The Andhra Pradesh DSC Merit List 2025 for 16,347 teaching positions will be released today on apdsc.apcfss.in. Interviews and document verification will be held for the shortlisted candidates

Low-pressure over Bay of Bengal, North Andhra may intensify into depression

The Meteorological Department on Monday forecast that the well-marked low-pressure area over Bay of Bengal, North Andhra Pradesh and South Odisha coasts is likely to deepen into a depression in the next 12 hours, bringing heavy rainfall to parts of Andhra Pradesh. In the wake of this weather system, the Met Department forecast extremely heavy rain in parts of North Coastal Andhra Pradesh (NCAP) and Yanam, the likelihood of heavy to very heavy rain at isolated places in South Coastal Andhra Pradesh (SCAP) and heavy rain in parts of Rayalaseema. "The well-marked low pressure area over west central and adjoining northwest Bay of Bengal and north Andhra Pradesh - South Odisha coasts is likely to move west, northwestwards and deepen into a depression during the next 12 hours and cross south Odisha-north Andhra Pradesh coasts around forenoon of August 19," said the Met Department in a press release. Likewise, it forecast heavy rain to thunderstorms in parts of NCAP, Yanam, SCAP and ...