Google is planning its largest-ever investment in India by building a massive data centre in Visakhapatnam (Vizag). The Chief Minister, N. Chandrababu Naidu, announced that the project will be built in Madhurawada and is expected to cost up to $4 billion—making it Google’s biggest infrastructure venture in India to date.
This data centre will serve as the anchor for a new 500‑acre “Data City” in Madhurawada. The entire complex is set to support AI, cloud computing, and high-tech jobs, transforming Vizag into a major tech hub.
The campus will be located near Anandapuram and Bheemili, with the upcoming Bhogapuram International Airport nearby. This makes it a well‑connected and attractive spot for businesses and talent alike.
Jobs and Growth
The project is expected to create a wide range of jobs—from technicians to local service roles—and attract more tech firms to the region. It will play a key role in boosting Vizag’s digital infrastructure and ecosystem.
Rising Competition in India
Other major players are also aggressively investing in India’s growing data centre market. For example:
- Airtel’s Nxtra plans to invest about $600 million to double its capacity to around 400 MW by 2027.
- Adani Group is preparing a massive $10 billion data centre expansion, targeting up to 10 GW of capacity across sites in Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Gujarat.
- Blackstone and Panchshil Realty are developing a 500 MW AI-ready campus in Navi Mumbai, a $2.3 billion project that could become India’s largest data centre campus. (Source: Deccan Herald)
National Boom in Data Centres
India’s data centre capacity has grown rapidly—from around 1,000 MW in 2024 to over 1,260 MW by April 2025. It’s expected to exceed 4,500 MW by 2030, with $20–25 billion more investment already in the pipeline. While Mumbai and Chennai currently host the majority of capacity, the growth is now shifting toward Tier 2 and 3 cities like Vizag.
State and national-level policies—such as tax breaks, renewable energy incentives, and relaxed land regulations—are accelerating this growth.
The Bigger Picture
Google’s investment is not just massive in value—it’s symbolic. It signals that India, and especially cities like Vizag, are emerging as global destinations for AI and cloud infrastructure. With investments pouring in from Google, Adani, Airtel, and real estate giants like Blackstone and Panchshil, Vizag is poised to rise as India’s Data City—bringing new jobs, advanced tech hubs, and deep economic transformation in the years ahead.
