Google Invests $6 Billion in Data Center in Visakhapatnam
Andhra Pradesh’s IT Minister, Nara Lokesh, did not confirm the Google development but stated that the state has secured 1.6 GW of data center commitments.
Key Points:
Asia’s Largest Data Center: Google plans to invest $6 billion in a 1 GW facility in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, with $2 billion allocated for renewable energy.
Strategic Expansion: This project enhances Google’s presence in India and Southeast Asia, including advancements in cable and cloud infrastructure.
Andhra’s Digital Initiative: The Indian state aims for 6 GW data center capacity and 3 subsea cable landings to compete with Mumbai’s connectivity.
Google’s investment in a hyperscale data center in Visakhapatnam will be the largest in Asia both in capacity and investment. The expansion aligns with Google’s commitment to invest $10 billion in India’s digital ecosystem, including a stake in Reliance Jio Infocomm.
In line with India’s AI-driven data infrastructure growth, there is a surge in AI data centers supporting applications in healthcare, finance, and smart cities across the country.
