Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh:
The state of Andhra Pradesh is set to witness a landmark gathering of financial leaders, policymakers, multilateral institutions, and industry stakeholders as the Finance Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh, together with Elets Technomedia, proudly presents the “Andhra Pradesh Reimagining Public Finance Summit” on 14–15 November 2025 in Visakhapatnam.
Anchored around the theme “Reimagining Public Finance for Viksit Andhra @2047,” the two-day summit will serve as a premier platform to explore innovative fiscal strategies, green financing models, PPP frameworks, and institutional reforms for building a future-ready, financially resilient Andhra Pradesh.
Key Dignitaries and Visionary Leaders
The summit will be graced by eminent leaders, including:
- Shri N. Chandrababu Naidu, Hon’ble Chief Minister, Government of Andhra Pradesh (Chief Guest)
- Shri Payyavula Keshav, Hon’ble Minister for Finance, Government of Andhra Pradesh (Guest of Honour)
- Ms Angela Lusigi, Country Director, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) (Special Guest Address)
- Dr Ravi Gupta, Founder & CEO, Elets Technomedia (Welcome Address)
- Shri Peeyush Kumar, IAS, Principal Secretary (Planning & Finance), Government of Andhra Pradesh (Context Setting)
- Shri Ronald Rose, IAS, Secretary, Finance Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh (Programme Chair)
The summit will also see participation from distinguished bureaucrats, financial experts, and global development institutions such as the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC), AIIB, IFC, KfW, and UNDP.
Summit Highlights
- Two Days of Strategic Dialogue & Collaboration – bringing together over 300 delegates from finance, infrastructure, banking, insurance, and development sectors.
- 30+ Policy Leaders & Speakers from state, national, and global institutions.
- 10+ Thematic Sessions on debt management, PPP innovation, climate finance, and capacity building.
- Public Finance Expo showcasing digital and sustainable financing solutions.
- Launch of Special Souvenir: “Andhra Pradesh – Powering Progress through Partnerships”, celebrating the state’s journey of fiscal innovation and development collaboration.
Day 1 Highlights – Fiscal Innovation and Partnerships
The summit will open with addresses by Dr Ravi Gupta, Shri Peeyush Kumar, IAS, and Shri Payyavula Keshav, setting the stage for a day of high-powered discussions.
The Inaugural Panel on Public-Private Partnerships in Logistics will feature:
- Shri M.T. Krishna Babu, IAS, Special Chief Secretary, Transport, Roads & Buildings, Government of Andhra Pradesh
- Shri Sanjay Kulshrestha, CMD, HUDCO
- Shri Rajendra Kumar, Member (Finance), NHAI
- Smt. Geeta Mohapatra, CEO, Hassan Mangalore Rail Development Company
- Shri Mehul Krishnakant Patwari, CEO, IIFCL Projects Ltd
Subsequent sessions will explore:
- Public Financing Challenges & Debt Sustainability featuring Rajat Kumar Saini, IAS, Akhilesh Dixit (EESL), Rana Hasan (ADB), and GRK Babu (GMR).
- Unlocking Public Value & Asset Monetisation with Swarup Anand Mohanty (Mirae Asset), Hetal Kotak (NSE IX), Dr Devendra Pant (India Ratings), and others.
- Financing Tourism for Sustainable Growth, addressed by Shri Ajay Jain, IAS, and moderated by Smt. Amrapali Kata, IAS.
The day will conclude with the Plenary Session featuring Chief Minister Shri N. Chandrababu Naidu, Finance Minister Shri Payyavula Keshav, and UNDP Country Director Ms Angela Lusigi, marking the official launch of the special souvenir named “Andhra Pradesh – Powering Progress through Partnerships.”
Day 2 Highlights – Green Finance and Institutional Reforms
Day 2 will focus on renewable energy financing, ESG-driven development, and institutional capacity building.
Sessions include:
- Financing Green Energy & Climate Projects with Shri K. Vijayanand, IAS, Chief Secretary, Government of Andhra Pradesh, Shri Kamalakar Babu (NREDCAP), Heena Khushalani (EY), and G.V. Rao (SBI).
- Innovative PPP Financing Models with Shri K. R. Jyothilal, IAS, Shri Ketan Garg, IAS, and Rajiv Memani (EY).
- Leveraging External Aid & Green Bonds featuring Angela Lusigi (UNDP), Kiran Kumar Avadhanula (KfW), and T. Vijay Kumar (Rythu Sadhikara Samstha).
- Capacity Building & Institutional Reform session led by Shri Ronald Rose, IAS, Shashi Krishnan (NISM), and Dr Ravi Gupta.
The event will close with a Valedictory Session, celebrating the collaborative achievements and policy dialogues of the two-day summit.
Summit Partners
The Andhra Pradesh Reimagining Public Finance Summit is supported by some of India’s leading financial institutions:
Presenting Partners: Bank of Baroda
Strategic Partner: Union Bank of India
Platinum Partner: Andhra Pradesh Grameena Bank
Gold Partner: Axis Bank
PSU Partner: Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL)
Insurance Partner: PNB MetLife, Universal Sompo General Insurance, Star Health Insurance
Silver Partners: HDFC Bank
Exhibitors: Andhra Pradesh State Cooperative Bank, Indian Bank, APCOB
These partnerships underscore the spirit of public-private collaboration and financial innovation driving Andhra Pradesh’s development journey.
About the Summit
The Andhra Pradesh Reimagining Public Finance Summit 2025 will catalyse rethinking state finance mechanisms, focusing on transparency, efficiency, and sustainability in public spending. The summit will bring together stakeholders from government, financial institutions, multilateral agencies, and the private sector to discuss and design fiscal strategies for inclusive and resilient growth.
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