CII Partnership Summit 2026 Begins In Visakhapatnam: Andhra Pradesh Targets ₹11 Lakh Crore Investments

The 31st CII Partnership Summit 2026 kicked off in Visakhapatnam on November 12, with global business leaders, government officials, foreign ministers, diplomats and investors from nearly 58 countries. The two-day global investment summit aims to boost Andhra Pradesh as an international hub for investment, industry and innovation.

The summit has been organised by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in partnership with the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). The summit is being hosted by the Andhra Pradesh government at Andhra University Engineering College.

Business Leaders From Around The World

• Around 3,800 delegates from 58 countries are expected to attend the summit. This includes foreign ministers, global business leaders, industrialists and top-level executives from global firms.
• Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will chair the summit. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu will be the co-chair. Union Home Minister Amit Shah will also attend the opening programme on November 12. And Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan will attend the closing ceremony on November 13.
• This provides a global platform for discussion of trade and investment opportunities.

Big Investment Opportunities

One of the main aims of the CII Partnership Summit is to bring big investment to Andhra Pradesh. Around 11 lakh crore of investment deals are expected to be made during the summit. Around 2.5 lakh jobs are likely to be created.

Over 400 B2B meetings and multiple B2G interactions will be held during the summit. This will encourage global companies to work together with local businesses and government.

Technology Focus

There will be a variety of discussions throughout the summit. Including AI, quantum, semiconductors, clean energy, trade, agriculture, food security and advanced manufacturing.

During the summit there will also be a special session focused on the future of energy in India, moderated by World Economic Forum. This will discuss the future energy needs in India and opportunities to develop sustainable energy.

There will also be other sessions with Japan, UAE, Russia, European and African countries. These will look at opportunities to work with international businesses.

Andhra Pradesh Showcases Their Potential

• The summit is helping the Andhra Pradesh government showcase their infrastructure, industrial policies, skilled workforce and investment friendly approach.
• Chandrababu Naidu aims to connect industries in Andhra Pradesh to the global market and attract investment to the region. This includes manufacturing, electronics, IT, clean energy and much more.
• So far, 272 projects worth around 6 lakh crore have already begun operating in the state. And projects worth another 17 lakh crore have been approved.
• Andhra Pradesh has also seen 25.6 per cent of India’s FDI in 2025-26.

International Collaboration

• The CII Partnership Summit is expected to boost collaboration with international business communities. These investment deals can help start new industries, increase manufacturing, encourage startups and create jobs for young people.
• An Andhra Pradesh Pavilion will be set up to showcase the MSME exhibition and show how Andhra Pradesh can offer great industry, products, tourism and investment opportunities.
• The 31st CII Partnership Summit will be a key step in promoting Andhra Pradesh as an international hub for investment and industry, with global investors and business leaders.