RITES and APEDB Sign MoU to Drive Infrastructure Growth in Andhra Pradesh

19 Nov 2025 CW Team

RITES Limited, a leading transport-infrastructure consultancy and engineering firm, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Andhra Pradesh Economic Development Board (APEDB), Government of Andhra Pradesh. The partnership will focus on offering consultancy services to facilitate investment and industrial development across key infrastructure domains in the state.

Under the MoU, RITES will bring its technical expertise to a range of services including feasibility studies, detailed project reports (DPRs), project-management consultancy, bid management and third-party inspection and audit. The collaboration will cover sectors such as transport systems, ports, waterways, power, water/waste-water, built-infrastructure and industrial infrastructure.

With a legacy spanning more than 50 years and operations in over 55 countries, RITES is well-positioned to support Andhra Pradesh’s agenda for accelerated infrastructure growth. The MoU aims to serve as a catalyst for investment, enabling streamlined project delivery and enhanced economic development in the region.

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