October 15, 2025
The initiative forms part of Google’s $15-billion investment to expand its AI capabilities in India over the next five years
Adani ConneX and Airtel will build the infrastructure, including a new international subsea gateway in Vizag
The project also involves renewable energy, energy storage, and transmission line investments across Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh aims to host 6 GW of data-centre capacity by 2029, reinforcing its position as a key AI and digital infrastructure hub
Andhra Pradesh aims to host 6 GW of data-centre capacity by 2029, reinforcing its position as a key AI and digital infrastructure hub.
Adani Enterprises Ltd., Alphabet Inc.’s Google and Bharti Airtel Ltd. have joined hands to establish India’s largest artificial intelligence data centre in Visakhapatnam, marking a milestone in the country’s emerging AI infrastructure.
The initiative is part of Google’s $15-billion push into India’s AI ecosystem, representing its biggest single investment in the country to date.
According to a joint statement, Adani ConneX, the data-centre joint venture between Adani Group and US-based EdgeConneX, along with Bharti Airtel, will develop the infrastructure for Google’s AI hub. The plan includes the construction of a new international subsea gateway to enhance global data connectivity through Vizag.
The co-investment package will also fund renewable energy projects, energy storage systems, and transmission lines across Andhra Pradesh to power the hub sustainably.
Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani said the project represented more than an infrastructure investment, calling it an investment in the “soul of a rising nation”. He added that Visakhapatnam was poised to become a global technology destination, with Adani Group proud to help shape its transformation.
The AI hub will feature a renewable energy-linked data centre and a fibre-optic network, built in collaboration with Adani ConneX and Bharti Airtel. Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian said the Vizag facility would provide “a full AI infrastructure” designed to serve not only Google’s internal needs but also those of entrepreneurs, enterprises and public sector organisations across India.
The plan aligns with Andhra Pradesh’s digital strategy. State Technology Minister Nara Lokesh told Bloomberg News that the government aims to establish 6 GW of data-centre capacity by 2029, positioning the state as a major AI hub in Asia.
The investment comes amid a wave of AI and cloud infrastructure expansion in India. Amazon Web Services (AWS) has pledged $12.7 billion over five years to build new cloud infrastructure and support more than 100,000 full-time jobs annually. OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, is exploring partnerships to develop a 1 GW data centre in India after registering as a local entity. Meanwhile, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has announced plans for a $6.5-billion AI data centre and a dedicated AI subsidiary, underscoring a wider shift among Indian IT giants towards high-capacity AI computing.
Google’s Vizag project, the report said, cements India’s growing role in the global AI economy and highlights the convergence of technology, infrastructure and renewable energy in shaping the country’s digital future.
Source: Hindustan Times