India’s AI & Tech Rise: CII President Highlights Andhra Pradesh’s Vision & Reforms

India remains the world’s fastest-growing large economy, backed by strong structural reforms, rising competitiveness, and a wave of new-age sectors transforming the nation. In this address, CII President Rajiv Memani highlights how the Government of India’s focus on ease of doing business, production efficiency, and opening new sectors is reshaping the country’s economic landscape. From mobile phone exports and semiconductor fabs to defence manufacturing and energy transition, India’s industrial push is accelerating rapidly. He also emphasises the rise of India’s tech and AI ecosystem, supported by digital infrastructure such as the newly announced green data-centre hub in Andhra Pradesh. States like Andhra Pradesh are leading the way with a clear long-term vision, investment-friendly policies, robust industrial corridors, and seamless execution.