Google to Build ₹10,000-Crore 1-GW Data Centre in Visakhapatnam, Boosting Andhra’s Digital Economy
New Delhi, 14 Oct 2025 – As per PIB’s latest release, Google will invest nearly $15 billion (₹10,000 crore) to establish India’s first 1-GW hyperscale data centre and AI hub in Visakhapatnam, generating over 30,000 jobs and transforming Andhra Pradesh into a leading digital hub.
Key Highlights:
- The 1-GW hyperscale Google Data Centre in Visakhapatnam is projected to generate ₹10,000 crore in revenue for Andhra Pradesh.
- Investment worth $15 billion (₹1.25 lakh crore) will be made over 2026–2030, driving massive infrastructure and employment growth.
- The project will create 5,000–6,000 direct jobs and 20,000–30,000 total jobs, boosting local economic activity.
- This will mark India’s first gigawatt-scale data centre and Google’s first AI hub in the country.
- The initiative will strengthen AI-driven innovation, digital infrastructure, and Andhra Pradesh’s role as a tech powerhouse.
Economic & Job Impact of Google’s Visakhapatnam Project
| Parameter | Value | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $15 billion (~₹1.25 lakh crore) | 2026–2030 |
| Projected Revenue | ₹10,000 crore | 2026–2030 |
| Direct Jobs | 5,000–6,000 | – |
| Total Jobs (incl. indirect) | 20,000–30,000 | – |
| Data Centre Capacity | 1-Gigawatt (GW) | – |
Google’s hyperscale data centre in Visakhapatnam signifies a defining step in India’s AI and digital infrastructure evolution, positioning Andhra Pradesh as a strategic hub for clean energy–powered data operations and AI-driven innovation.
Source : Ministry of Communications , PIB
