Chandrababu Naidu meets Adani group delegation to explore investment opportunities in Andhra Pradesh
Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu met with a delegation from the Adani Group on Monday to discuss potential investments across key sectors in the state.
Sharing details on X (formerly Twitter), Naidu said, “Met with a delegation from the Adani Group, led by Rajesh Adani, MD of Adani Exports Ltd., and Karan Adani, MD of Adani Ports and SEZ Ltd., to explore various investment opportunities in Andhra Pradesh.”
The Adani Group’s presentation highlighted potential projects spanning sectors such as ports, mining, IT, tourism, AI, and infrastructure, including a proposed ring road project. The delegation also expressed interest in contributing to the rebuilding of Amaravati and aligning with the state’s "SwarnaAndhra Pradesh" vision, Naidu added.
Naidu also expressed gratitude to the Union government and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for approving the 57-kilometer Amaravati Railway Connectivity Project, estimated at Rs 2,245 crore.
“This project will significantly boost Amaravati’s growth and connectivity with major cities like Hyderabad, Chennai, and Kolkata, while strengthening links between northern, central, and southern India,” Naidu stated.
The Union Cabinet’s approval also includes the construction of a 3.2 km long railway bridge across the Krishna River to connect Amaravati with major hubs such as Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkata, and Nagpur.
Naidu further noted, “The Amaravati railway bridge will play a pivotal role in transforming the city into one of the finest in the country. We are inviting PM Modi to lay the foundation stone for the Visakhapatnam Railway Zone project.”
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, while announcing the Cabinet’s decision, emphasized that the railway bridge and connectivity improvements would further boost regional integration and economic development. The new railway line will enhance accessibility to prominent religious and cultural sites, including the Amaralingeswara Swamy Temple, Amaravati Stupa, Dhyana Buddha statue, and Undavalli Caves. It will also provide better connectivity with Machilipatnam, Krishnapatnam, and Kakinada Ports.
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India outplay Australia by 295 runs in Perth Test
Perth (PTI): India recorded a dominant 295-run win in the first Test after dismissing Australia for 238 in their second innings on day four here on Monday.
With the thumping win, India lead the five-match series 1-0.
It did not take long for India to complete formalities after reducing Australia to 227 for eight at tea. Chasing 534, the hosts were all out shortly after the break.
Travis Head (89) and Mitchell Marsh (47) showed fight in an otherwise underwhelming batting performance by the hosts. Alex Carey (36) was the last man to be dismissed.
Three wickets fell in the afternoon session after Mohammed Siraj reduced Australia to 104 for five at lunch.
India made a remarkable comeback after getting bowled out for 150 on the opening day as Australia were limited to 104 in response.
The second test begins in Adelaide from December 6.
Brief Scores:
India: 150 & 487/6 declared in 134.3 overs
Australia: 104 and 238 all out in 58.4 overs (Travis Head 89, Mitchell Marsh 47; Jasprit Bumrah 3/42, Mohammed Siraj 3/51).
