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Andhra sees massive rise of FDI in 2025-26
Andhra Pradesh attracted 933.86 million dollars in foreign direct investment (FDI) equity between April 2023 and March 2026, with the State recording its highest-ever inflow during these three years at 608.59 million dollars in 2025-26, according to data tabled by the Centre in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday. The State’s FDI equity inflow rose from just 92.13 million dollars in 2023-24 to 233.14 million dollars in 2024-25, before jumping to 608.59 million dollars in 2025-26. The latest financial year’s inflow alone accounted for nearly 65 per cent of the total FDI received by the State during the three years.
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Karnataka Secures ₹300 Crore Fresh Investments as Cipla and Roquette India Expand Manufacturing
Karnataka has attracted fresh manufacturing investments worth ₹300 crore, with pharmaceutical major Cipla and French agro-processing company Roquette India announcing expansion plans for their existing facilities in the state. The investments were announced during the Karnataka government’s investment roadshow in Mumbai, reinforcing the state’s position as a preferred destination for industrial growth and advanced manufacturing.
Technology
Microsoft opens its largest India data center hub as AI race heats up
Microsoft (MSFT.O), opens new tab launched its largest India data center in Hyderabad on Thursday and has signed up Adani Group and HDFC Bank among early users as it races rivals for the country's fast-growing AI market. The India South Central facility brings Microsoft's cloud regions in India to four, adding to existing centers in Pune, Chennai and Mumbai, and cementing its position as the country's largest cloud-computing provider, the Windows maker has committed about $20.5 billion to expand its India opreations, betting on a market of more than 1 billion internet users and one of the world's deepest pools of tech talent.