Karnataka vs Andhra Pradesh: The Battle for Tech Investment Heats Up as Siddaramaiah Highlights Apple's Choice

Oct 17, 2025 05:10 pm CST

Amid an intensifying interstate rivalry for tech investments, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah counters Andhra Pradesh's claims following Google's $15 billion Vizag investment by highlighting that "Apple invested here, not in Andhra Pradesh." This growing dispute between the states centers on Bengaluru's infrastructure challenges and competitive economic development strategies, with ministers from both states engaging in public exchanges about investment opportunities and infrastructure quality.