Tech Giant Google to Invest Over 520 Billion INR in Indian State for Construction of Asia's Largest Data Center, According to Sources
Google to Establish Largest Data Center in India with $6 Billion Investment in Asia
In a significant move for the Indian tech industry, Google has announced plans to invest $6 billion in establishing a 1-gigawatt data center in the coastal city of Visakhapatnam, India. This will mark Google's first such investment in India.
The project, part of Alphabet's $75 billion global commitment to data center expansion, is expected to be the largest in India in terms of capacity and capital outlay. Andhra Pradesh's IT minister, Nara Lokesh, stated that these efforts are part of intensified attempts to attract private capital, particularly in the tech and energy sectors.
The data center's location in Visakhapatnam is strategic, as the state is also planning to enhance its connectivity infrastructure with three new undersea cable landing stations. These stations aim to offer international bandwidth capacity "two times what Mumbai has today."
To support data center operations, India estimates it will need 10 GW of power, primarily renewable, in the coming years. In line with this, $2 billion of the investment will be allocated toward the development of renewable energy capacity in India.
The investment is being made despite prevailing macroeconomic uncertainties. Notably, Amazon has committed $13 billion for its cloud and AI infrastructure in India by 2030, while Microsoft has pledged $3.7 billion toward the same. Investment firm Blackstone, along with OpenAI, NTT Data, and Reliance Group, are reportedly considering large-scale data center projects in India as well.
The project is expected to transform India's position in the global digital economy. With Andhra Pradesh having secured commitments for 1.6 GW of data center capacity and aiming to build 6 GW over the next five years, the state is positioning itself as a hub for tech and energy innovation in India.
The Google data center in Visakhapatnam is set to be a significant step in this direction, contributing to India's digital growth and strengthening its position on the global tech stage.
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