Vizag gears up for CII Summit
By G. Janardhana Rao, Business Editor
 Visakhapatnam, city of destiny, is bustling with activity as the city is being decked up for hosting the Partnership Summit to be conducted jointly by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) of the Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry, and Government of Andhra Pradesh.
The district and state authorities are leaving no stone unturned to make the two day summit at the sprawling AU engineering college grounds in the city on Nov 14 and 15 a grand success.
As world leaders, policymakers, and investors converging in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh government is ready to showcase its speed, strength, and vision for the future of business and sustainable growth.
As a prelude to the high octane programme roadshows were conducted in Dubai and London. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu at London roadshow has unveiled investor-friendly policies of various sectors ranging from renewable energy to aerospace.
Thematic sessions during the summit will be on trade, innovation, climate action and evolving new Geoeconomic order. There will be country sessions, ministerial sessions, state sessions, investment Pavilion and B2B & B2G meetings.
Over 3,000 delegates from 45 countries, including ambassadors and consuls will be attending the summit. As many as 410 MoUs worth ₹9.8 lakh crore will be inked at the summit which has potential to be a game-changer for Andhra Pradesh, Visakhapatnam in particular.
The State government is offering incentives and subsidies to attract investments in sectors like ports, shipbuilding, AI, and renewable energy.
India's economy is expected to expand by 6.2% in 2025 and 6.3% in 2026, outpacing many of its global counterparts. By 2028, the country is expected to become the world's third-largest economy, with a nominal GDP exceeding USD 5 trillion. India's sustained reform efforts and strategic initiatives over the past decade have created an attractive environment for global investors seeking diversified supply chains and greater access to the Asian market. The CII Partnership Summit 2025 in Visakhapatnam will foster dialogue, collaboration, and global business partnerships for a shared and prosperous future.
Visakhapatnam MP M Sribharat said more than 400 MoUs are expected to be signed, bringing in over ₹9 lakh crore worth of investments. The city is being beautified ahead of the summit, and the Cabinet has already given approval for these investments. Several foundation stone-laying ceremonies will also take place in the coming week, he said.
Now the wait is almost over for the 30th CII Partnership Summit 2025. Visakhapatnam city is undergoing a major transformation, with relaid roads and murals to make it a perfect destination for investors.
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