Andhra Pradesh has registered an impressive double-digit growth in its Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) during the first quarter of the 2025-26 financial year, surpassing the national average. According to the estimates presented by the State Planning Department, the State achieved a growth rate of 10.50%, compared to 9.58% during the same period last year. It is also more than the national GDP growth rate of 8.8%. The total Gross Value Added (GVA) of the State has reached ₹3,57,894 crore, reflecting robust progress across sectors.
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, who reviewed the quarterly growth estimates at his camp office near here on Tuesday, expressed satisfaction over the performance but directed officials to work diligently towards achieving the ambitious 17.1% growth target set for the next fiscal year. He emphasised the need for regular assessments and sector-specific strategies to sustain long-term economic growth.
Untapped tourism potential
Highlighting the State’s inherent advantages, such as a long coastline, abundant water resources, and improved infrastructure, the Chief Minister called for special studies to identify why certain sectors are lagging. Stressing the untapped potential in tourism, he urged officials to aim for a 25% growth in the sector. He also suggested focusing on key areas like railways, transport, hospitality, communications, banking, insurance, and real estate.
