In a major boost to Andhra Pradesh’s digital and economic ambitions, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has announced that Google will invest ₹88,000 crore in data centres and AI-driven projects in Visakhapatnam over the next three years. The investment, described by Naidu as the “single largest investment since India’s financial reforms,” will be made through Google subsidiary Raiden Infotech India Ltd, which plans to develop three campuses across Tarluvada, Adavivaram, and Rambilli.
Calling the move a “gamechanger,” Naidu emphasized that the investment would significantly strengthen the state’s technology infrastructure, attract global partnerships, and generate large-scale employment opportunities. The project is expected to position Andhra Pradesh as one of India’s leading digital and innovation hubs.
To support this massive initiative, the Chief Minister also outlined complementary infrastructure projects that will drive regional growth and connectivity. These include new ports at Ramayyapatnam and Dugarajapatnam, alongside the existing Krishnapatnam Port, and enhanced air connectivity through upcoming airports in Dagadarthi, Chennai, and Tirupati. Naidu further highlighted the development of bullet train corridors connecting Hyderabad-Chennai and Chennai-Amaravati, noting that these advancements will boost industrial logistics and make Andhra Pradesh a preferred investment destination.
Naidu also linked the Google investment to the state’s broader economic roadmap, referencing Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd’s plan to set up a refinery at Ramayyapatnam. He stated that such projects reflect Andhra Pradesh’s readiness to lead India’s industrial and digital transformation.
Expressing his long-term vision, Naidu said, “India is set to become the top economy by 2047, Andhra Pradesh will emerge as the leading state, and the Telugu community will be recognized as the number one community in the country.” The announcement marks a transformative milestone for the region, reinforcing Andhra Pradesh’s status as a future-ready state at the forefront of AI, infrastructure, and economic growth.
