Google is set to formally begin work on its $15 billion data centre project in Andhra Pradesh on April 28, marking one of the largest foreign direct investments in India’s technology sector. The groundbreaking comes just six months after the company signed a memorandum of understanding with the state government, indicating a rapid transition from agreement to execution.
The project will be developed near Visakhapatnam and will consist of three large data centre campuses spread across multiple locations, including Adavivaram, Tarluvada, and Rambilli. Together, these facilities will deliver a combined capacity of around one gigawatt, positioning the hub as one of the largest data centre clusters in Asia.
Google’s subsidiary, Raiden Infotech India, is leading the implementation in partnership with Adani Infra, with dedicated special purpose vehicles created for each site. The project spans over 600 acres of allocated land and is expected to be completed by July 2028.
In addition to the data centre infrastructure, the initiative will include high-capacity submarine cables, dedicated landing stations, and metro fibre networks to strengthen global connectivity. This integrated approach is designed to position Visakhapatnam as a key node in international data and cloud infrastructure.
The facility is also being developed as a major artificial intelligence hub, reflecting the growing demand for large-scale computing infrastructure to support AI workloads. Once operational, it is expected to significantly enhance India’s capabilities in cloud computing and AI-driven technologies.
Overall, the project underscores India’s increasing importance in the global digital ecosystem, with large-scale investments from technology giants reinforcing the country’s position as a strategic hub for data infrastructure and AI innovation.
