Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu began his day with a meeting with MR Nikhil Rathi, CEO of London Stock Exchange. During the presentation, he informed the Chief Minister that more than 500 companies with a total market capitalisation of 2 trillion dollars are listed in LSE. The Chief Minister held a discussion on financial district and development of world-class infrastructure with the representatives. Mr. Rathi has come forward to work with Andhra Pradesh to help raise funds for Amaravati.

During a meeting with representatives from Canary Wharf, the Chief Minister has invited them to be partners in the development of futuristic capital Amaravati. Canary Wharf, being a major business district in the United Kingdom, he asked the delegation to adopt best practices to make Amaravati hub of bustling financial activity.

Later, the Chief Minister and team participated in a presentation on UK smart city expertise. Greater London Authority, RICS, Aecom, Benoy, Arup, Mott MacDonald, Mace, Gleeds, Catapult, StadivArena, Vodafone, Rolls – Royce, Herbert Smith Freehills, JCB, UK Export Finance, ARM are part of the presentation.

“We have a rare opportunity to build a world-class capital for Andhra Pradesh. I request you all to make Amaravati your second home and be a part of developing our people’s capital,” the Chief Minister said. Responding positively, delegations of the UK companies have agreed to send members to conduct studies and explore opportunities.

Earlier in the day, the Chief Minister paid tribute at Mahatma Gandhi statue in London’s Parliament Square.