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12 NOV 2026 7:59PM by PIB Delhi
The 31st edition of the CII Partnership Summit 2026 is being held on 12–13 November 2026 in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, under the theme “Navigating the New World Order: Trade | Technology | Trust | Thought Leadership”. Organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), in association with the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, and hosted by the Government of Andhra Pradesh, the Summit brought together policymakers, international delegates, global business leaders and investors to deliberate on emerging opportunities in trade, technology and economic cooperation.
The inaugural session was attended by Union Minister of Home Affairs and Cooperation Shri Amit Shah, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of Civil Aviation Shri Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu, Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh Shri N. Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh Shri Konidala Pawan Kalyan. Minister for Human Resources Development and IT, Electronics & Communication, Government of Andhra Pradesh, Shri Nara Lokesh, also addressed the session.
Other dignitaries included Minister of State for Communications Dr. Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani; Minister of State for Heavy Industries Shri Bhupathi Raju Srinivasa Varma; Minister for Industries and Food Processing, Government of Andhra Pradesh, Shri T. G. Bharath; and senior representatives from the Government of India and Government of Andhra Pradesh. The session also featured industry leaders, including Founder & CEO, Sagar Defence, Capt. Nikunj Parashar, and President, CII and Managing Director & CEO, Tata Chemicals Limited, Shri R. Mukundan.
The two-day Summit provided a platform for deliberations on international trade, global value chains, resilient supply chains, advanced manufacturing, defence technology, critical minerals, artificial intelligence, quantum technologies, smart manufacturing, green energy, future mobility and emerging technologies. Discussions focused on strengthening international partnerships, attracting investments and positioning India as a competitive destination for global manufacturing and innovation.
During the Summit, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal and Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh Shri N. Chandrababu Naidu visited the NICDC pavilion. CEO & MD, NICDC, Shri Rajat Kumar Saini, IAS, briefed the dignitaries on the development and progress of NICDC’s three Greenfield Industrial Smart City nodes in Andhra Pradesh: Krishnapatnam, Orvakal and Kopparthy.
The NICDC pavilion showcased India’s evolving industrial infrastructure landscape and investment opportunities through a range of initiatives and digital platforms. Key highlights included the development of Greenfield Industrial Smart Cities, BHAVYA (Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojana), Industrial Corridor Land Platform (ICLP), Koyla Shakti, a Smart Coal Analytics Dashboard, and the Industrial Corridor Land Platform, which enables investors to discover and compare verified industrial land opportunities across India. The pavilion also featured a 360° Virtual Reality (VR) Tour, offering visitors an immersive overview of NICDC’s industrial corridor projects.
During the interaction, Shri Piyush Goyal highlighted the BHAVYA scheme, while Shri N. Chandrababu Naidu drew attention to Orvakal Drone City and its potential to strengthen Andhra Pradesh’s emerging aerospace and drone manufacturing ecosystem.
The pavilion also showcased Andhra Pradesh’s industrial potential, highlighting the three nodes’ combined project area of 7,717 acres, investment potential of ₹31,360 crore and employment potential of 2 lakh. The three nodes are being developed under different industrial corridors and are envisaged as integrated industrial ecosystems supported by world-class infrastructure and connectivity. Their development is aimed at facilitating large-scale investments, strengthening manufacturing capabilities, generating employment and accelerating industrial growth in Andhra Pradesh.
Through these displays and interactions, NICDC highlighted investment opportunities across manufacturing and emerging sectors, positioning Andhra Pradesh as an attractive destination for domestic and international investors. The message to investors was clear: Invest in India. Make Andhra Pradesh Your New Address.
Ambassador of Japan to India, H.E. Mr. Keiichi Ono, highlighted the growing India–Japan economic partnership, noting that 31 Japanese companies across three cities in Andhra Pradesh have generated over 8,000 local jobs. He emphasised opportunities for collaboration in steel, pharmaceuticals, clean energy and semiconductors.
Minister for Industries & Commerce and Food Processing, Government of Andhra Pradesh, Shri T. G. Bharath, highlighted the State’s industrial infrastructure, strategic ports, sectoral opportunities and focus on translating investment commitments into project implementation.
CEO & MD, NICDC, Shri Rajat Kumar Saini, IAS, delivered the opening remarks, outlining five key areas for deeper cooperation: manufacturing and industrial corridor development, resilient supply chains, advanced technologies, sustainable industrial development, and MSME partnerships and skill development. He emphasised the need to translate investment opportunities into actionable partnerships, highlighting Japan’s commitment to facilitate investments of JPY 10 trillion in India over the next decade.
Shri Saini apprised the dignitaries of the development progress of the three industrial nodes. Krishnapatnam has achieved more than 50% completion, Orvakal is approximately 30% complete, while Kopparthy has achieved around 12% completion. The updates highlighted the progress of infrastructure development across the projects and NICDC’s continued efforts towards creating investment-ready industrial destinations in the State.
Director General, JETRO Chennai, Mr. Kiyotaka Doho, highlighted growing interest among Japanese companies in India and Andhra Pradesh, with over 80% of surveyed companies planning to expand their operations. President & MD, Isuzu Motors India, Shri Rajesh Mittal, underscored the importance of Japanese manufacturing practices, quality standards, skill development and local supplier ecosystems.
Presentations by Proterial India and Nittan India further showcased opportunities for industrial collaboration.
Through the development of Greenfield Industrial Smart Cities across various industrial corridors, NICDC is working towards strengthening India’s manufacturing ecosystem, enhancing logistics efficiency and creating investment-ready industrial destinations. Its initiatives aim to attract domestic and international investments, generate employment and facilitate integration of Indian industries with global value chains.
NICDC’s participation in the 31st CII Partnership Summit 2026 provided an opportunity to showcase the progress of its industrial corridor projects, engage with global stakeholders and highlight investment opportunities in Andhra Pradesh. These efforts contribute to the Government of India’s vision of strengthening domestic manufacturing capabilities and achieving Viksit Bharat @2047.
National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation Limited (NICDC), under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, is mandated to develop world-class Greenfield Industrial Smart Cities across the country. Through integrated industrial infrastructure and digital initiatives, NICDC aims to enhance manufacturing competitiveness, attract investments and promote sustainable economic development.
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Abhishek Dayal/ Shabbir Azad/ Ishita Biswas