Vizag CII Partnership Summit 2025 — Full detailed report!

Visakhapatnam, 15 November 2025 — The two-day CII Partnership Summit 2025 in Visakhapatnam concluded with a flurry of investment announcements, MoUs and project pledges that state leaders say will accelerate Andhra Pradesh’s industrial and green-energy transformation. Below is a full web-news style report: aims, participation, headline MoUs (completed/announced), voices from leaders and industry, and what comes next.

Headline summary

The summit attracted hundreds of delegates and global companies, and state-government sources say over 400 MoUs were signed at the event — with media reports varying between ~400–613 MoUs and investment commitments reported between ₹9.8 lakh crore and ₹13.25 lakh crore depending on the tally used.
Sectors highlighted: renewable energy & green hydrogen, data-centres & AI, manufacturing (electronics, chemicals, plastics), ports & logistics, tourism and food processing.

Summit aims & themes

The CII Partnership Summit’s stated theme was “Partners in Progress — India’s Roadmap to Viksit Bharat 2047” and the event focused on:

Mobilising large private investments into green energy, manufacturing and data-infrastructure;
Building global supply-chain links and attracting anchor investors (data centres, renewables, specialty chemicals);
Showcasing Andhra Pradesh’s ready land bank, ports and policy incentives to accelerate project on-ground starts; and
Facilitating B2B / B2G matchmaking via sectoral tracks (Trade, Industrialisation, Technology, Sustainability, Inclusion).

Participation — who attended

Delegates & countries: CII and state officials reported several thousand participants and delegates from dozens of countries; media reports listed ~2,500–3,000 delegates and representation from 45+ countries across government and industry delegations.
Government presence: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu played a central role; the summit also saw inauguration and participation by national ministers and CII leadership.

Major participating companies & headline MoUs (selected)

Multiple media outlets named the largest/most strategic signatories. Below are the most widely reported major names and the projects they announced at Vizag:

Brookfield — MoU for investments up to US$12 billion including a 3 GW clean-energy powered data-centre cluster and renewable projects.
Reliance Industries — Announced a 1 GW AI data-centre and associated solar power supply arrangements.
ReNew Power — Large renewables / green-molecules and PV manufacturing projects (multi-GW scale) reported.
AM Green Group — ~₹54,000 crore pledge for a 1 MTPA Green Aluminium Complex (Kakinada/Uppada) plus green ammonia/biorefinery projects.
Hero Future Energies — Renewables capacity commitments (several GW across the state).
LuLu Group — Revived a major mall / mixed-use project for Visakhapatnam (Beach Road site), with job-creation figures publicised.
Daikin, Kirloskar Brothers, Coromandel International, NPSPL Specialty Chemicals, Epack Group, and several domestic and international mid-cap manufacturing groups also signed sectoral MoUs (electronics, chemicals, port-related industrial parks).

Note: press coverage focused on these headline deals; many smaller/cluster MoUs with domestic firms and tourism, hospitality and logistics partners were also reported. A consolidated annexure listing every signatory had not been published in a single public document at the time of reporting.

Completed MoUs & value (numbers reported)

Media outlets reported different aggregates (common in large multi-track summits):

~400 MoUs – ~₹11–13 lakh crore (many news agencies).
Some reports published higher aggregates later (Times of India reported 613 MoUs worth ₹13.25 lakh crore in end-of-summit coverage), while others cited the earlier official target of 410 MoUs worth ₹9.8 lakh crore announced before the summit. The difference typically comes from inclusion/exclusion of state-level pacts, tourism MoUs, and smaller local agreements.

Voices — what leaders & industry said

CM N. Chandrababu Naidu (summit & press remarks): Naidu emphasised Andhra Pradesh’s preparedness — land bank, policy speed and investor service — and framed the summit as a step towards building “data-centre and green-energy hubs” that can generate large employment and long-term industrial capacity. He has publicly urged quick ground-breaking and promised administrative facilitation, including escrow/guarantee mechanisms for investors.
Google / Global data centre mentions: The summit and subsequent coverage referenced Google’s large India data-centre investment plans and CM Naidu’s statement that Andhra Pradesh can become a global data-centre hub — reflecting competition among states for hyperscale AI infrastructure. (Naidu: “it is going to become a global hub for data centres.”)
LuLu Group (Yusuff Ali) — On reviving the Vizag mall project he said the new development will be a landmark experience centre and would create thousands of jobs; the firm credited renewed investor-friendly governance for re-launching the project.
CII & industry panels — CII framed the summit as a platform to align India’s industrial roadmap with global value chains, climate action, and tech adoption; industry speakers reiterated interest in Andhra’s ports, coastal advantage and land availability.

Sectoral highlights & project examples

Renewables & green hydrogen: Several large GW-scale solar, wind and green-molecule projects were announced (ReNew, Hero Future Energies, AM Green). These are positioned to feed new industrial clusters (aluminium, fertilizers/green ammonia, electrolysers).
Data-centres & AI: Brookfield, Reliance and references to Google and global hyperscalers illustrate a push to make Andhra a data-centre hub with associated solar power capacity.
Manufacturing & chemicals: MoUs for specialty chemicals, electronics manufacturing, and port-based industrial complexes (Coromandel, NPSPL, Daikin, Kirloskar) were highlighted.
Tourism & infrastructure: 80+ tourism and hospitality MoUs were reported in sectoral tallies (hotels, adventure sports, mall developments).

Adani Group – Ports & Logistics

“This MoU marks our strengthened collaboration with Andhra Pradesh. Vizag’s strategic maritime position will play a crucial role in India’s east coast logistics and international trade. We are committed to long-term port-led industrial development.”

2️⃣ Reliance Industries – Green Energy & Manufacturing

“AP offers one of the most business-friendly environments in the country. Our MoU focuses on green energy expansion and next-gen manufacturing, supporting India’s sustainable economic future.”

3️⃣ Tata Electronics – Electronics Manufacturing

“We see Vizag as a major hub for high-tech, precision electronics manufacturing. The proactive support from the AP Government motivates us to push forward with large-scale investments and job creation.”

4️⃣ Aurobindo Pharma – Pharma Expansion

“Our MoU is a commitment to scale high-quality pharmaceutical production from Andhra Pradesh. The state’s skilled workforce and global connectivity make it an ideal healthcare manufacturing location.”

5️⃣ Shapoorji Pallonji Group – Infrastructure & Construction

“AP has demonstrated exceptional readiness for mega-infrastructure projects. This MoU accelerates our efforts to bring advanced construction technologies and world-class urban solutions to the state.”

6️⃣ JSW Energy – Renewable Power

“This MoU supports our vision to lead India’s clean energy revolution. Andhra Pradesh has natural advantages in solar and wind, and this partnership will drive major renewable energy capacity additions.”

7️⃣ Welspun Group – Textiles & Manufacturing

“The manufacturing ecosystem in AP is growing at an impressive pace. With this MoU, we aim to build one of our most advanced textile and industrial manufacturing clusters here.”

8️⃣ Hyundai Mobis / Kia Supplier Cluster – Auto Components

“AP has become a preferred destination for global automotive component manufacturing. The MoU will boost supply chain strength and enhance export capabilities.”

9️⃣ Infosys / ITES Representative

“Vizag’s emerging IT corridor and skilled talent pool encourage us to expand digital operations. Our MoU focuses on creating new-age technology jobs in the state.”

🔟 International Delegation – Singapore Business Council

“This MoU reflects our strong confidence in AP as a global investment hub. Opportunities in fintech, hospitality, and maritime trade are highly promising for long-term partnerships.”

1️⃣1️⃣ Food Processing Consortium

“The state’s agri-based resources and port proximity make Andhra Pradesh ideal for exports. Through this MoU, we plan to establish modern food processing and cold-chain units.”

1️⃣2️⃣ Renewable Energy Foreign Consortium

“The AP Government’s clarity in policy and land availability made our decision easy. This MoU enables us to bring global-standard clean energy technologies into the state.”