Overview
- Meeting Indian High Commissioner Vikram Doraiswamy in London, N. Chandrababu Naidu discussed university tie‑ups and student exchanges spanning life sciences, AI, semiconductors, space and core engineering.
- The Hinduja Group signed MoUs for a Rs 20,000 crore investment that includes expanding a Visakhapatnam thermal plant to 1,600 MW, new solar and wind projects in Rayalaseema, and an EV charging network.
- Plans under the Hinduja pledge also cover electric bus and light commercial vehicle manufacturing units in Mallavalli, with the state promising an industry‑friendly environment.
- The Andhra Pradesh government announced a special fast‑track window to speed approvals and convert the signed and proposed projects into on‑ground investments and jobs.
- Further talks remained exploratory as Rolls‑Royce considered feasibility for MRO and aerospace activities, semiconductor groups expressed interest in production and packaging, and Octopus Energy discussed renewables, smart grid and data analytics.