The 30th edition of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Partnership Summit 2025 was inaugurated in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, by the Vice‑President of India, C. P. Radhakrishnan, on 14 November 2025. Organised jointly by CII, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce & Industry, and the Andhra Pradesh Government, the two‑day summit brings together industry leaders, policymakers and international delegates to chart the future of trade, investment and technology in India.
The summit is being held under the theme “Technology, Trust and Trade: Navigating the New Geoeconomic Order”, reflecting the changing global economic dynamics and India’s increasing role in it.
More than 2,500 delegates, including representatives from 77 countries, are expected to participate.
Vice‑President Radhakrishnan emphasised,
Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu outlined a 10‑point strategy for investment, announcing that over USD 20 billion has already been secured in 17 months, generating 20 lakh jobs. The state now targets USD 0.5 trillion in investments and 50 lakh jobs, with a long‑term vision of USD 1 trillion within the next decade. Sectors targeted: drones, electronics, aerospace, semiconductors, defence, space.
He stated the state has moved from “ease of doing business” to “speed of doing business”, with real‑time approvals and fast project execution.
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