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How the state works

A standing board that decides major projects in one sitting, and clearances that run across departments together.

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The state

Trade and position

Proof

Fifteen priority sectors

Each with a named cluster, an anchor investor already operating, and a thematic policy under the 2024–29 cycle.

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Technology and deep tech

Energy, mobility and heavy industry

Consumer and life sciences

Start with one conversation

Tell us the product, the volume and the date you need to be producing. We work backwards from there.

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Getting started

Building your team

After you land

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Leather & footwear

Footwear manufacturing and components · Tirupati and Ananthapuramu

Why here

Hwaseung’s decision to site here after a competitive evaluation set the benchmark. Labour availability in the 15–39 bracket and dedicated footwear cluster infrastructure are the two things this sector actually screens on.

Already operating in the state

HwaseungDixon supplier basefootwear cluster tenants

Clusters and parks

  • Footwear clusters, Rayalaseema

Governing policy

AP Footwear & Leather Policy (2024–29)
Umbrella framework: Integrated Development Policy 4.0, notified 26 October 2024, operative 2024–29.

Entitlements are project-specific and determined against the operative policy and the decision taken on your project.

Which desk handles it

Leather & footwear is handled by the Mobility, textiles and life sciences desk. Automotive and EV, textiles and footwear, chemicals and petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, medical devices and health.

Next step

Send us the product, capacity and target date. We come back with site options and what the path looks like from there.

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