Andhra Pradesh's First ISM OSAT Unit: ₹2,387 Cr Investment in Visakhapatnam to Generate 1,000 Jobs

TN Budget 2026-27: India's First AI City 'Arivagam' & Space Industrial Zone with ₹35,062 Cr MoUs

Tamil Nadu's TVK-led government, in its maiden Budget for 2026-27, announced India's first AI and innovation city 'Arivagam', a Space Industrial Investment Zone in Thoothukudi and Tirunelveli, and signed MoUs worth ₹35,062 crore that could create 14,790 jobs. This signals a major push for technology and industrial growth in the state.

₹743.43 Cr Revenue Detected in 6 Months: Andhra AI-GST Model Wins National Acclaim at 6th Coordination Meet

Andhra Pradesh’s AI & Machine Learning-based GST administration model has been nationally acclaimed at the 6th National Co-ordination Meeting. The system detected ₹743.43 crore in revenue in just six months—more than double the previous manual process—and has sparked interest from several states. For exam aspirants, this is a key case study on AI in governance, tax administration reform, and state-level innovation.

Google's $15B AI Data Centre: AP's Agrivoltaics Model for Farmers' Income & Energy Security

Google commits $15 billion to build Asia's largest AI data centre (1 GW) in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, requiring 24 GWh daily. To avoid power conflicts with agriculture, the article proposes an agrivoltaics model where farmers co-own solar farms on their land, supplying clean energy to the data centre via the state's new Deemed Distribution Licence (DDL). This model can multiply farmer incomes 8-10 times and secure social licence for the project.

Karnataka Cabinet Approves Aerospace Policy 2026-31 with ₹60,000 Cr Target, AI Hub and Drone Facility

Karnataka Cabinet has approved a new Aerospace Policy 2026-2031 targeting ₹60,000 crore investment over five years, with a steep hike in capital subsidy from ~2% to 25-30% based on zones. Alongside, a Textile & Apparel Policy (including silk) with ₹20,000 crore target and a Start-Up Policy were cleared, along with a drone testing facility, an AI hub, and an International Arbitration Centre. These decisions signal a major push for industrial diversification and state-level ease of doing business.

PM Modi Inaugurates Alluri Sitarama Raju Airport: ₹4,700 Cr PPP Project in Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh gets its first international airport after bifurcation (2014) with PM Modi inaugurating the Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram. Built under PPP/DBFOT model by GMR Group at ₹4,700+ crore, it will decongest INS Dega and boost trade, tourism, and regional development.

PM Modi Inaugurates ₹5,640 Cr Greenfield ASR International Airport at Bhogapuram, Andhra Pradesh

PM Modi inaugurated the Alluri Sitharama Raju (ASR) International Airport at Bhogapuram, a greenfield project built under PPP mode at ₹5,640 crore. The airport, with 6 million annual passenger capacity, aims to boost connectivity, tourism, and economic growth in North Coastal Andhra Pradesh. For exams, this is a key example of infrastructure development under PPP, sustainable design, and regional connectivity strategy.

$10 Bn AI Investment Can Bring India to AI Frontier in 1 Year: Sarvam AI CEO

India's AI gap with the global frontier is just $10 billion, and with targeted investment, the country can catch up within a year, according to Sarvam AI CEO Pratyush Kumar. The India AI Impact Summit in February saw over $400 billion in AI capex commitments, and voice AI is emerging as India's first billion-dollar revenue opportunity. However, job creation and upskilling remain critical challenges.

Andhra Pradesh EV Policy 2024-29: 5% Subsidy, 5-Year Tax Exemption, 25% Charging Incentive

Andhra Pradesh has announced a comprehensive EV push under the Sustainable Electric Mobility Policy 2024-29, offering up to 5% subsidy on ex-showroom price, five-year road tax exemption, and 25% incentive for charging stations. With a target of 2 lakh electric two-wheelers and 20,000 cars by 2029, the state aims to become a leader in electric mobility.