Andhra Pradesh led India with 25.3% of proposed investments (₹26.6 lakh crore) in Apr-Dec 2025 (FY26), ahead of Maharashtra (12.8%), Gujarat (7.1%), per Bank of Baroda. Driven by reforms under CM Naidu, it topped in energy (22%), chemicals (21%), metals (17%). Eastern-southern trio grabbed 51.2%, up 11.5% YoY, fueling jobs and growth.