Google CEO Sundar Pichai announced a landmark investment for a massive artificial intelligence hub in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, marking the company’s largest AI project outside the US. Partnering with the Adani Group, Google plans a gigawatt-scale data centre with advanced AI infrastructure, an international subsea gateway, and large-scale energy solutions. The $15 billion investment over five years aligns with India’s Viksit Bharat 2047 vision, aiming to accelerate AI innovation, digital growth, and opportunities for enterprises and citizens. Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed the move, highlighting its role in democratizing technology and strengthening India’s digital economy. Union Ministers Nirmala Sitharaman and Ashwini Vaishnaw, along with Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu, attended the signing ceremony. Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian called it a transformative initiative for inclusive AI-driven growth, while the company noted that the project fosters bilateral economic and technological collaboration between India and the US.
Meta: Google to invest $15 billion in AI hub in Visakhapatnam with Adani Group. Landmark AI infrastructure aims to boost India’s digital economy and innovation.
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India welcomes Google’s largest AI hub investment in Visakhapatnam
Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google, confirmed plans to establish the company’s biggest AI hub outside the US in Andhra Pradesh’s Visakhapatnam. The $15 billion project, in partnership with the Adani Group, will feature gigawatt-scale compute capacity, cutting-edge data centres, and a new international subsea gateway. PM Narendra Modi described the initiative as a step toward a “Viksit Bharat,” emphasizing AI for All and digital empowerment. Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian said the hub will accelerate AI innovation and create inclusive economic opportunities. The launch ceremony in Delhi was attended by Union Ministers Nirmala Sitharaman, Ashwini Vaishnaw, Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu, and state IT Minister Nara Lokesh. The AI hub is expected to strengthen India-US tech collaboration while contributing to India’s growing AI-driven digital economy.
