Business EconomyPosted at: Oct 8 2025 6:41PM


Google to invest USD 10 billion in Visakhapatnam in AP

Vijayawada, Oct 8 (UNI) The State Investment Promotion Board (SIPB) of the Government of Andhra Pradesh, chaired by the Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, here on Wednesday announced the approval of Google's landmark hyperscale data centre to be established in Visakhapatnam, at an investment of USD 10 billion that ranks among the largest digital infrastructure FDI commitments in India.
According to independent assessments by Access Partnership (2025) and Google's economic modelling, the project is projected to contribute an average of Rs 10,518 crore to GSDP annually during the initial five years of operations (2028–2032), while supporting approximately 1,88,220 direct and indirect jobs per year across construction, data centre operations, engineering, information technology, and supply chain functions.
Beyond direct operations, Google Cloud's productivity-led impact is expected to add Rs 9,553 crore annually (amounting to Rs 47,720 crore over five years) through digital enablement across the economy. At the national level, comparable digital infrastructure hubs are modelled to unlock up to USD 2.1 trillion in value addition and support 10 million jobs by 2047.
The SIPB, chaired by the Chief Minister, recognized the project as a game changer for Andhra Pradesh's IT ecosystem and approved positioning Visakhapatnam as "AI City Vizag."
This investment underscores global investor confidence in Andhra Pradesh's governance, policy stability, and execution capability. Andhra Pradesh offers single-window clearances, proactive facilitation, reliable power and water, renewable energy integration, and plug-and-play industrial infrastructure, coordinated by the Economic Development Board (EDB) and the Department of Information Technology, Electronics & Communications (ITE&C) to ensure long-term operational stability for hyperscale projects.
The Data Centre will act as a cornerstone for modern economic infrastructure - accelerating AI, cloud computing, IoT, 5G, and e-governance platforms. It is expected to catalyze ancillary sectors such as power, fiber optics, real estate, and telecommunications; drive upgrades in road, power, and fiber connectivity; and enhance State revenues via SGST, electricity duty, and property tax post the incentive phase.
To maximize ecosystem benefits, AP will develop a dedicated Emerging Technologies Cluster around the Data Centre to attract AI and cloud players, accelerating Visakhapatnam's rise as India's AI Capital and a global node for digital transformation. The AP Government will closely coordinate with Google and partners to ensure timely execution, sustainable operations, and inclusive community development.
Speaking on the occasion, Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu said: "This is not just an investment; it's a vision being realized. Andhra Pradesh is proud to host one of the world's largest technology investments, a testament to our policy strength, governance, and our people's capability. The Google Data Center in Visakhapatnam will anchor our journey towards becoming the AI capital of India and a global hub for digital innovation." UNI DP SS
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