Andhra Pradesh has emerged as India’s top investment destination in FY26, securing the highest share of proposed investments during the first nine months of the fiscal year. According to a Bank of Baroda report, the state accounted for 25.3% of total proposed investments, reflecting a strong shift in industrial momentum toward eastern and southern India.
Odisha followed with a 13.1% share, while Maharashtra stood third at 12.8%. Together, these three states attracted over half of the country’s proposed investments. Overall investment announcements during this period rose by 11.5% year-on-year to ₹26.6 lakh crore.
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu attributed the achievement to policy reforms and a strong focus on “Speed of Doing Business,” highlighting transparent incentive mechanisms and sector-specific policies that boosted investor confidence.
The data signals a broader regional realignment in India’s investment landscape, with states like Telangana and Gujarat also showing strong performance. The Andhra Pradesh government has reiterated its commitment to sustaining growth by strengthening investor partnerships and accelerating economic development.
