Visakhapatnam, often referred to as “The Jewel of the East Coast,” holds a place of immense strategic and economic importance in the state of Andhra Pradesh and across India. With a deep-water port, a robust industrial ecosystem, scenic coastline, and a rich cultural heritage, the city serves as a vital hub for trade, tourism, and defense operations. It has evolved into a center of diversified economic activities — particularly in steel, cement, logistics, and energy.