Google Digs Deep In Andhra Soil With $10 Billion Boost

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Andhra Pradesh Has Secured A Landmark $10 Billion Investment From Google To Establish A Hyperscale Data Center In Visakhapatnam. The Project, Approved By The State Investment Promotion Board, Will Drive AI Innovation, Create Thousands Of Jobs, And Cement The State’s Role In India’s Digital Transformation Strategy.

Google’s mega investment transforms Andhra Pradesh’s tech landscape

In a historic move, Andhra Pradesh has clinched a $10 billion investment from tech giant Google to build a hyperscale data center in Visakhapatnam. The announcement was made by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu following the approval from the State Investment Promotion Board (SIPB). The investment, routed through Google’s subsidiary Raiden Infotech India Ltd., marks the largest digital infrastructure commitment in India since the country’s economic liberalization.

The data center will serve as a cornerstone for Google’s AI and cloud computing expansion in South Asia. It is expected to accelerate Andhra Pradesh’s transition into a digitally empowered economy and position Visakhapatnam as a future “AI City.”

Economic and technological impact of the project

The Google data center is projected to generate significant economic benefits for the region. Beyond direct infrastructure development, the initiative will boost digital productivity, enhance cloud capabilities, and support local innovation ecosystems.

Key Highlights:
- Google to invest ₹88,000 crore ($10 billion) over three years in Visakhapatnam
- Project approved by Andhra Pradesh’s State Investment Promotion Board
- Investment routed through Google subsidiary Raiden Infotech India Ltd.
- Expected to create up to 188,000 direct and indirect jobs
- Annual digital productivity impact estimated at ₹9,553 crore
- Visakhapatnam to be developed as “AI City” with advanced tech infrastructure

Future outlook and strategic significance

This investment aligns with India’s broader goals of becoming a global hub for digital services and artificial intelligence. Andhra Pradesh’s proactive policies and infrastructure readiness played a key role in attracting Google’s commitment. The state government is also exploring partnerships with other tech firms to build complementary ecosystems around the data center.

Sources: The Economic Times, The New Indian Express, Business Standard