Google to invest USD 10 billion in Visakhapatnam for Asia’s largest data centre cluster

VISHAKHAPATNAM(Andhra Pradesh) : Google is set to establish its largest data centre outside the United States in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, marking a major milestone in India’s growing digital infrastructure landscape.

The technology giant plans to invest USD 10 billion (around Rs 88,730 crore) to develop a one-gigawatt data centre cluster in the city.

According to an official press release by the Andhra Pradesh Government, the State Investment Promotion Board (SIPB) chaired by the Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu today announced the approval of Google’s landmark hyperscale data center in Visakhapatnam, representing a near USD 10 billion investment that ranks among the largest digital infrastructure FDI commitments in India.

The release said that according to an independent assessments by Access Partnership (2025) and Google’s economic modeling, the project is projected to contribute an average of Rs 10,518 crore to GSDP annually during the initial five years of operations (2028-2032), while supporting approximately 1,88,220 direct and indirect jobs per year across construction, data center operations, engineering, information technology, and supply chain functions.

Beyond direct operations, Google Cloud’s productivity-led impact is expected to add Rs 9,553 crore annually (amounting to Rs 47,720 crore over five years) through digital enablement across the economy. At the national level, comparable digital infrastructure hubs are modeled to unlock up to USD USD 2.1 trillion in value addition and support 10 million jobs by 2047.

The release said SIPB recognised the project as a game-changer for Andhra Pradesh’s IT ecosystem and approved positioning Visakhapatnam as “AI City Vizag.”

“This strategic branding mirrors the catalytic effect of early anchor investments that transformed regional technology landscapes, and is designed to anchor a global hub for AI, Cloud, and Data Analytics aligned with Digital India, IndiaAI Mission, and Make in India. This investment underscores global investor confidence in Andhra Pradesh’s governance, policy stability, and execution capability,” the release said.

It stated that Andhra Pradesh offers single-window clearances, proactive facilitation, reliable power and water, renewable energy integration, and plug-and-play industrial infrastructure–coordinated by the Economic Development Board (EDB) and the Department of Information Technology, Electronics & Communications (ITE&C) — to ensure long-term operational stability for hyperscale projects.

“The data centre will act as a cornerstone for modern economic infrastructure – accelerating AI, cloud computing, IoT, 5G, and e-governance platforms. It is expected to catalyze ancillary sectors such as power, fiber optics, real estate, and telecommunications; drive upgrades in road, power, and fibre connectivity; and enhance State revenues via SGST, electricity duty, and property tax post the incentive phase,” the release said, adding that the project is aligned with the state’s push for green data centers integrated with renewable energy sources.

To maximise ecosystem benefits, the State will develop a dedicated Emerging Technologies Cluster around the data centre to attract AI and cloud players, accelerating Vizag’s rise as India’s AI Capital and a global node for digital transformation.

The Government will closely coordinate with Google and partners to ensure timely execution, sustainable operations, and inclusive community development, the release said.

Speaking on the occasion, Chandrababu Naidu said Andhra Pradesh is proud to host one of the world’s largest technology investments.

“This is not just an investment; it’s a vision being realized. Andhra Pradesh is proud to host one of the world’s largest technology investments, a testament to our policy strength, governance, and our people’s capability. The Google Data Center in Vizag will anchor our journey towards becoming the AI capital of India and a global hub for digital innovation,” he said. (ANI)