Google to Expand India Data Hub Plan Beyond $15 Billion, Confirms Chandrababu Naidu

Google is set to make its biggest bet on India’s digital future, with Andhra Pradesh emerging as the focal point. The tech giant confirmed that its Visakhapatnam-based AI and data hub will exceed $15 billion in investment, underscoring India’s growing importance in global cloud and AI infrastructure.  

Key highlights:  

- The hub will combine AI infrastructure, large-scale data centers, renewable energy sources, and fiber-optic networks, creating a world-class digital ecosystem  
- Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian described it as the largest AI hub outside the U.S., reflecting India’s surging demand for AI solutions  
- The investment will roll out over five years (2026–2030), aligning with India’s Viksit Bharat 2047 vision for tech-driven growth  
- Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu emphasized the project’s transformative impact, positioning Visakhapatnam as a global connectivity hub  
- The initiative is expected to generate thousands of jobs, accelerate digital adoption, and strengthen India’s role in global AI innovation  

Notable updates:  

- The announcement follows a year of intense discussions between Google and Indian authorities, highlighting the government’s push for tech-led infrastructure  
- Analysts project the hub will catalyze India’s AI economy, serving over 900 million internet users by year-end  

Sources:  Google Cloud Press Release, TechXplore, CNBC