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Google has announced a major investment in India’s technology infrastructure by planning a $10 billion data center cluster in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh — part of a broader commitment that could total around $15 billion over the next five years. The project will build a gigawatt-scale data center campus designed to support artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and digital services, making it one of Google’s largest investments in the country. The Andhra Pradesh government’s approval for the hyperscale data center is seen as a sign of strong investor confidence in the state’s policy framework and infrastructure support.
Officials expect the project to generate around 1.88 lakh direct and indirect jobs and add significant value to the state’s economy. Beyond construction and data center operations, the investment is projected to stimulate sectors like power, fibre optics, real estate, and telecommunications while driving broader economic activity. The state government is also promoting Visakhapatnam as a future “AI City” to attract additional tech and cloud investment.
Google is partnering with firms including AdaniConneX and Airtel to build supporting infrastructure, such as enhanced fiber networks and subsea cable gateways. The initiative aligns with India’s push to expand AI capabilities and digital infrastructure.
