Andhra Pradesh has firmly established itself as India's leading investment destination, capturing a significant 25.3% of all proposed investments during the first nine months of the Financial Year 2026 (April to December 2025). This impressive performance is highlighted in a recent report by the Bank of Baroda (BoB), which indicates a decisive shift in India's industrial and investment momentum towards the eastern and southern corridors of the country. According to the BoB report, Andhra Pradesh surpassed other major states, with Odisha ranking second at 13.1% and Maharashtra third with 12.8% of the proposed investments. Together, these three states accounted for over half (51.2%) of India's total proposed capital investment during this period. Nationwide, investment announcements during the first nine months of FY26 reached an estimated ₹26.6 lakh crore (₹26.6 trillion), marking an 11.5% increase compared to the same period in the previous financial year. The report attributes this surge to the government's positive policy package, including a focus on capital expenditure, reduced income tax rates, and the implementation of GST 2.0. Sector-wise, power emerged as the largest contributor to proposed investments with a 22.6% share, driven largely by renewable energy projects, followed by the metals sector at 17.3%. Andhra Pradesh's IT and Industries Minister, Nara Lokesh, attributed the state's success to consistent reforms, swift decision-making, and a clear commitment to investors. This robust inflow of proposed investments is seen as a result of investor-friendly governance, streamlined approval processes, sector-focused policies, and significant infrastructure development across ports, industrial corridors, logistics, energy, and digital networks.