In a landmark development that could redefine India’s position in global technology, Google has announced a $15 billion investment to build a world-class artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure hub in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. The partnership with Adani Enterprises, through its joint venture AdaniConneX, marks one of the largest foreign direct investments in India’s digital and energy ecosystem, signalling what experts describe as the nation’s “statement of arrival” in the AI era.
The massive project, set to unfold over five years between 2026 and 2030, will see the creation of India’s largest AI data centre campus powered by clean, renewable energy and supported by a next-generation subsea cable network. According to a report published in One World Outlook, this initiative will transform the country’s east coast into a digital gateway for the Indo-Pacific region while positioning India as a serious contender in global AI infrastructure development.
Industry observers believe the project will reverse the decades-long trend of Indian AI talent migrating abroad, as homegrown developers will now have a global-scale platform within India. “If the Vizag experiment works, India will sell not only software but also the digital backbones and AI highways that power the next internet,” the report said.
The partnership between Google and AdaniConneX will combine technological prowess with large-scale infrastructure expertise. The Visakhapatnam AI hub will feature gigawatt-scale data centre operations designed to handle the most demanding AI workloads, including model training, edge computing, and real-time data analytics. The project will also draw on collaborations with key ecosystem players like Airtel to ensure high-speed, reliable connectivity across the nation.
This move represents a strategic expansion of India’s tech geography beyond its traditional powerhouses, Bengaluru and Hyderabad. The report noted that Google’s decision to choose Visakhapatnam, until now known primarily for its port, tourism, and logistics sectors, “makes it ground zero for Asia’s AI arms race.” Analysts view it as both an economic and geopolitical signal, aligning with India’s growing role in regional digital security and data sovereignty.
Beyond its technological scale, the project is expected to deliver wide-ranging economic benefits. The development of the AI hub is projected to generate tens of thousands of jobs across technology, construction, and clean energy sectors. Additionally, the creation of the subsea cable network and renewable infrastructure will boost digital inclusivity, expand internet penetration, and strengthen India’s clean energy transition goals.
The One World Outlook report further highlighted that Google’s investment is not merely about technology expansion, it reflects a recalibration of global digital routes. By routing data through India’s east coast instead of congested and geopolitically tense areas of Asia, the project enhances both connectivity resilience and regional security. “It’s a rare win-win for Silicon Valley and South Block,” the report observed, referring to the convergence of American tech ambitions and India’s strategic priorities.
Experts see the move as a defining moment for India’s digital future. With major technology players now betting big on the country’s infrastructure, the narrative of India as merely a service provider is rapidly evolving toward that of a producer of global-scale digital infrastructure. As Google’s $15 billion AI hub takes shape in Visakhapatnam, it may well become the engine that powers India’s next leap in innovation, sustainability, and digital leadership.
