Hinduja Group to Invest Rs.20,000 Crores for Energy Projects in AP

Current Context: The Hinduja Group signed an MoU on November 2, 2025, in London with CM N. Chandrababu Naidu.

• It pledged an investment of ₹20,000 crore in Andhra Pradesh’s energy and mobility sectors.
• The aim is to expand power generation, boost renewable energy, and promote electric mobility.
• Key projects include a 1,600 MW expansion of the Visakhapatnam power plant. 
• Solar and wind projects in Rayalaseema will strengthen the state’s clean energy portfolio.
• An EV manufacturing plant at Mallavalli, Krishna district, with statewide charging infrastructure is also planned.

Question:

Q.1 The Hinduja Group signed an MoU with the Andhra Pradesh government on November 2, 2025, in which city?
a) London
b) Visakhapatnam
c) New Delhi
d) Hyderabad

Answer: a) The MoU was signed in London with Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, marking a major global investment announcement.