By Rishita Sogani
Visakhapatnam is set to become India’s new technology capital!
In a groundbreaking move for the country’s digital future, Google, Adani Enterprises, and Bharti Airtel have joined hands to establish India’s largest Artificial Intelligence (AI) data centre in the coastal city of Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
The mega project is part of Google’s $15 billion (around ₹1.3 lakh crore) investment plan for India from 2026 to 2030. It aims to transform Vizag into a global hub for AI and digital innovation, in line with the government’s ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’ vision.
The Project
The AI hub will be developed by AdaniConneX, a joint venture between the Adani Group and US-based EdgeConneX, in collaboration with Airtel.
The facility will feature:
- A purpose-built data centre campus powered entirely by renewable energy.
- A new international subsea cable gateway, linking India’s eastern coast to Google’s global network — promising faster internet, higher data capacity, and enhanced digital infrastructure.
| Element | Description |
|---|---|
| 💰 Investment | $15 Billion (₹1.3 Lakh Crore) from 2026–2030 |
| 🧠 Developer | AdaniConneX (Adani + EdgeConneX) with Airtel |
| 🌍 Global Link | New subsea cable connecting India’s East Coast to Google’s global network |
| 🔋 Power Source | 100% Renewable Energy |
| ⚙️ Tech Power | TPU + GPU Systems for AI, ML, Deep Learning |
| 🏗️ Scale | India’s First Gigawatt-Scale Data Centre |
| 📍 Location | Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh |
What the Leaders Said
Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani described the project as “the engine to power India’s AI revolution.”
He emphasized that the hub will host advanced TPU and GPU-based systems, driving breakthroughs in AI, machine learning, and deep learning — benefiting sectors such as healthcare, agriculture, and finance.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu hailed the project as “a new chapter in India’s digital transformation,” calling it a proud moment for the state to host Google’s first AI hub in India and the country’s first gigawatt-scale data centre.
Why It Matters
Once operational, the Vizag AI hub will join Google’s global network across 12 countries, offering low-latency, high-performance computing to businesses, researchers, and startups.
With its combination of cutting-edge technology, renewable energy, and massive scale, the Vizag AI hub is set to become the heartbeat of India’s next digital leap — paving the way for a smarter, connected, and innovation-driven nation.