Andhra Pradesh vs Karnataka: The Battle for Tech Investment Intensifies as Google Chooses Andhra

Oct 16, 2025 04:55 pm CST

The rivalry between Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka has escalated over infrastructure and investment opportunities, with IT Minister Nara Lokesh promoting Andhra as an alternative to Bengaluru following complaints about poor infrastructure. Google's $15 billion investment in Andhra has further intensified tensions between the states as they compete for technology sector dominance.