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Cisco Explores Manufacturing Unit Setup in Andhra Pradesh

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What happened

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IT & HRD Minister Nara Lokesh met with Harish Krishnan, Managing Director for India and South East Asia of Cisco Systems, in New Delhi on September 24, 2026. Lokesh requested that Cisco explore establishing a manufacturing unit in Andhra Pradesh. This unit would focus on unified computing systems, including servers, switches, and routers, alongside an Engineering Center or Global Capability Centre (GCC) in Visakhapatnam.

From thehindu.com

Why it matters

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The discussions followed previous agreements between the state and Cisco, which included a program to train 50,000 youth in high-skill areas. The state government is also actively marketing Visakhapatnam as a corporate hub, attracting proposals for major manufacturing setups.

From thehindu.com

Who's involved

CiscoAmerican multinational technology company being pitched for manufacturing investment
Andhra PradeshState in South India, the focus of the manufacturing unit pitch
Nara LokeshIndian politician who led the discussions regarding corporate investment in the state

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The entities involved

Cisco
American multinational technology company
- Cisco stock is traded on Nasdaq.Mon 07:34
- Cisco filed required reports with the SEC and traded on the Nasdaq stock exchange on June 17, 2026.Mon 05:11
Andhra Pradesh
state in South India, India
- Eye care services are expanding into a new market within Andhra Pradesh.Mon 16:59
- AP MSMEs are seeking international buyers and hosting a major business buyer meet in Vijayawada.Mon 16:55

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