Tech giant Google announced a $15 billion investment over the next five years to establish a massive AI data centre campus in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, marking one of its largest investments in India and globally outside the U.S.
Key Highlights:
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1-gigawatt data centre campus to power Google’s AI operations in India.
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Largest data centre in capacity and investment size in Asia.
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The project reflects growing global competition for AI infrastructure, with Microsoft and Amazon already investing billions in Indian data centres.
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Google’s global AI data centre expansion includes countries like Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand.
Strategic Importance:
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AI services require massive computing power, making such data centres crucial for linking thousands of chips in clusters.
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State IT Minister Nara Lokesh noted that “in an era where data is the new oil, such initiatives will serve as a strategic advantage.”
This investment positions Andhra Pradesh as a major AI and technology hub, further strengthening India’s role in the global AI ecosystem.
