Vijayawada: Andhra Pradesh has recorded a steep decline in inflation, which fell to 1.39 per cent in 2025–26 (April to December) from 7.57 per cent in 2022–23, 5.54 per cent in 2023–24 and 4.41 per cent in 2024–25, according to the Economic Survey of India 2025–26. The report said Andhra Pradesh’s inflation has been on a steady decline over the past three fiscal years and has fallen sharply in the current year. The Economic Survey of India 2025–26 was presented in Parliament by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi on Thursday. The report said Andhra Pradesh has strengthened its business environment by integrating sustainability measures under the Business Reform Action Plan (BRAP) and reducing timelines for environmental clearances. For building plan approvals, Andhra Pradesh has introduced self-certification and third-party certification for Consent to Operate, reducing reliance on routine departmental inspections.