The Andhra Pradesh State Investment Promotion Board, chaired by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, approved investment proposals totalling Rs 305.15 billion (Rs 305.15 bn). The board cleared projects to accelerate industrial development and attract private investment across the state. Officials said the approvals aim to strengthen industrial infrastructure and support long-term economic growth. A major component of the approvals is a renewable energy investment of Rs 60 billion (Rs 60 bn) that is expected to increase the state’s clean energy capacity. Details of the project have not been disclosed, but officials indicated the scheme will improve power supply reliability and support India’s energy transition. The renewable investment is intended to bolster the state’s position as a renewable energy hub. The SIPB also approved proposals across manufacturing and industrial infrastructure that will be implemented in multiple districts to ensure balanced growth. The projects are expected to encourage the development of local supply chains and create opportunities for small and medium enterprises that support large industrial projects. The state government has been promoting investor-friendly policies, improving infrastructure and simplifying approval procedures to reduce delays. Officials believe the newly approved investments will play a key role in strengthening the industrial ecosystem and attracting further investment as projects move toward execution. The approvals are expected to boost economic activity, improve infrastructure and enhance energy security across the state. The board’s decisions were presented as part of a broader strategy to combine industrial expansion with sustainable development. The approvals are expected to create employment during construction and operation and to support ancillary services and logistics in host districts. Authorities noted that streamlined approvals through the single window platform will help investors avoid procedural delays and enable faster project implementation. Observers said the combination of policy reforms and approvals is likely to attract additional domestic and international capital.