Andhra Pradesh has registered a strong economic growth in the first quarter of 2025-26, surpassing the national average and reinforcing its position as one of India’s fastest-growing States.
Presenting the Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) review report at the 4th Collectors’ Conference on Monday (September 15, 2025), the Planning Department reported that the State’s GSDP grew by 10.5% in Quarter (Q)1, compared to the national average of 8.8%. The Gross Value Added (GVA) stood at 10.76%, a sharp rise from 9.4% in the same quarter last year.
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Valued at ₹81,496 crore, the Agriculture and allied sectors grew at 9.6% against the national average of 3.2%. Livestock increased to 6.65%, while fisheries and aquaculture surged 14.5%.
Contributing ₹92,843 crore, the Industry sector expanded to 11.9% (India: 6.8%). Mining and quarrying led the way with a record 43.5% growth, driven by higher mineral output, while manufacturing registered nearly 10% valued at ₹1,57,321 crore, the services sector grew 10.7% during the quarter.
