Vijayawada, Sept. 10 -- Andhra Pradesh Growth Rate (GSDP) witnessed an upward trend, registering a growth of 10.50 per cent in the first quarter of 2025-26 financial year, higher than the national average of 8.8 per cent.

Expressing happiness over the double digit growth, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said efforts should be made to achieve 17.1 per cent growth rate in the financial year with continuous monitoring of all sectors.

The Chief Minister conducted a review on GSDP at his camp office here today. Speaking on the occasion the Chief Minister opined that with along coastline and abundant natural resources, there is a vast scope for achieving 25 per cent growth rate. He said officials should focus on growth in sectors including t...