Google is set to invest $15 billion over the next five years (2026-2030) to establish its first and largest AI hub outside the United States, located in Visakhapatnam (Vizag), Andhra Pradesh, India. This ambitious initiative marks Google's largest investment in India to date and is poised to transform Visakhapatnam into a global tech and AI innovation hub.
The AI hub will be a comprehensive facility featuring a 1-gigawatt data center campus powered by clean energy sources, extensive fiber-optic network connectivity, and cutting-edge AI infrastructure designed to handle advanced AI workloads. Google plans for the data center campus to eventually scale to multiple gigawatts to meet growing demand. This facility will support next-generation AI applications, cloud computing, and data-intensive services, boosting India's AI-driven digital transformation and economic growth.
Google has partnered with Bharti Airtel and ecosystem partners like AdaniConneX as part of this project. Airtel will help build a robust intra-city and inter-city fiber network, a Cable Landing Station (CLS) to host Google's new international subsea cables, and ensure low-latency, high-capacity connectivity. This partnership aims to make AI innovation more accessible for Indian businesses and citizens.
The project aligns with the Indian government's Viksit Bharat 2047 vision and is expected to generate over 180,000 jobs directly and indirectly, catalyzing economic activity and bolstering India’s stature in the global AI landscape. The hub will integrate Google's full AI stack locally and anchor India’s position as a global leader in AI infrastructure and innovation.
Prominent government dignitaries such as Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, and IT Minister Nara Lokesh were involved in the formal agreement signing event in New Delhi.
Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian highlighted that this gigawatt-scale AI hub will not only serve India but also parts of Asia and beyond, emphasizing Google's long-term commitment to India's digital and AI growth while focusing on sustainable infrastructure.
In summary, the key points about Google's AI hub in India are:
$15 billion investment over five years (2026-2030)
Location: Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
1-gigawatt data center campus scalable to multiple gigawatts
Powered by clean energy and supported by subsea and terrestrial networks
Partnership with Bharti Airtel and AdaniConneX for network infrastructure
Expected creation of over 180,000 jobs directly and indirectly
Alignment with India's Viksit Bharat 2047 vision
Largest AI hub outside the US, positioning India as a global AI leader
Formal MoU signed with state and union government support
This strategic initiative is a landmark development for India’s AI ecosystem and digital future.