Google Confirms $15bn Data Center Project in India

Google is spending $15 billion on new data centers and other digital infrastructure in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. The company will work with Indian firms AdaniConneX and Airtel to build an “AI hub” in the city of Visakhapatnam, on India's east coast.

Thomas Kurian, CEO of Google Cloud, described the news as “a landmark investment in India’s digital future. By delivering industry-leading AI infrastructure at scale, we are enabling businesses to innovate faster and creating meaningful opportunities for inclusive growth. This partnership reflects our shared commitment to the Indian and US governments to harness AI responsibly and drive transformative impact for society.”

Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, India’s IT minister, said: “This digital infrastructure will go a long way in meeting the goals of our India AI mission. I would like the industry to help re-skill and upskill our IT professionals in a major way, and thank Google for making this a major part of their agenda. AI services are emerging as a totally new category in our digital economy, and we look forward to this new facility being used for developing our youth for AI services.”