Vizag Emerges as AI Data Centre Powerhouse with $26 Billion Investments
Visakhapatnam is rapidly positioning itself as India's premier AI data centre hub, attracting $26 billion in commitments from tech giants like Google, Meta, and Reliance in recent months as of December 2025. These massive investments signal Vizag's strategic rise, leveraging its port infrastructure, renewable energy potential, and government support for digital growth.
Google leads with a $15 billion investment over 2026-2030 for a gigawatt-scale AI hub, partnering with AdaniConneX on a 480-acre campus featuring advanced cooling, subsea cables, and clean energy to power AI workloads for services like Search and Workspace. Meta follows with a ₹15,266 crore ($1.8 billion) 500 MW hyperscale centre via Sify Technologies in Paradesipalem, targeting AI, AR/VR, and cloud services. Reliance's Digital Connexion adds to the mix with plans for a 1 GW cluster by 2030.
These projects promise thousands of high-tech jobs, skill development, and infrastructure upgrades, transforming the port city into a global AI connectivity node with enhanced subsea links. They align with Andhra Pradesh's goal to scale to 6 GW capacity, benefiting startups and enterprises while driving Vizag's economy forward. Local talent in IT and engineering stands to gain most—watch for training programs soon.
