World Trade Center Visakhapatnam marked its Groundbreaking and Foundation Stone Laying Ceremony in the valuable presence of Shri Nara Lokesh Garu, Hon’ble Minister for IT E&C, HRD & RTG, Government of Andhra Pradesh, alongside prominent dignitaries, industry leaders, government officials, and the IT community.

WTC Visakhapatnam is set to become a pioneering integrated walk-to-work global mini-tech city.

India–UK FTA 2025 gives 99% of Indian exports duty‑free access to the UK, boosting sectors like textiles, leather, gems & jewellery, pharma, automobiles, and engineered goods while nearly doubling trade by 2030. MSMEs gain targeted support and can reinvest tariff savings into design, branding, quality, and sustainability to move up global value chains.

India’s export story continued to shine in FY 2024–25, with several sectors recording remarkable growth and strengthening the country’s global trade presence. 

Coffee led the surge with +40.37%, followed by Electronic Goods at +32.47%, Rice at +19.73%, Jute Manufacturing (incl. Floor Coverage) at +13.35%, Meat, Dairy & Poultry Products at +12.57%, and Tea at +11.84%. Together, these sectors highlight India’s growing export competitiveness - blending agricultural excellence with technological innovation to power global demand. 

India is driving a $10B push to build its semiconductor future.

With demand projected at $110B by 2030, the ₹76,000 Cr India Semiconductor Mission is powering local manufacturing, design, and OSAT(Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Testing) capabilities.Building chips, shaping the future.

The global cross-border e-commerce market is projected to reach $2 trillion by 2030, driven by rapid digital growth and rising demand for unique products worldwide. Andhra Pradesh MSMEs are uniquely positioned to tap into this vast opportunity to expand their export markets, increase profit margins, and gain global visibility. 

The state government is actively encouraging MSMEs to leverage e-commerce platforms

With paddy production reaching 127.15 lakh tonnes in 2024–25, the state registered a remarkable 12.95% growth, reaffirming its title as the Rice Bowl of India, known for its fertile Krishna–Godavari delta. This growth reflects strengthened irrigation, farmer-centric initiatives, and resilient agri practices driving rural prosperity.  

Telangana has commissioned 4,705.66 MW of clean energy, including 418.81 MW of rooftop solar, supported by favorable conditions of 5.5-6 kWh/m²/day solar insolation. With 30% project subsidies, net metering, and MNRE's 25 MW allocation, MSME parks can achieve 40-50% electricity cost reduction while supporting the state's 15 GW solar target by 2030. 

India has emerged as the world’s 2nd-largest honey exporter, shipping 1.07 lakh metric tonnes worth $177.55 million in FY24. Driven by initiatives like the National Beekeeping and Honey Mission (NBHM) with a ₹500 crore allocation (FY21–FY26), the ‘Sweet Revolution’, and the MadhuKranti Portal for traceability, India’s apiculture sector is buzzing with growth and innovation.

Andhra Pradesh coastline is being transformed by major projects like the East Coast Economic Corridor, improving logistics speed by 30% and cutting cargo handling costs by up to 25%. Expanded railways and highways, plus better port connections in Visakhapatnam, Kakinada, and Krishnapatnam, are enabling exports to move 40% faster, making Andhra an emerging logistics and trade hub.

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