Google Breaks Ground on $15 Billion AI Data Center Hub in India
April 28, 2026
Google Breaks Ground on $15 Billion AI Data Center Hub in India
Google has officially broken ground on its massive $15 billion data center project in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, marking one of the largest infrastructure investments by a global tech firm in India. The groundbreaking ceremony, held on April 28, signals the start of construction for a gigawatt-scale “AI hub” that will consist of three separate campuses spread across the region.
The project is being developed in partnership with AdaniConneX and Nxtra by Airtel, which will lead the construction of the data center buildings and associated connecting infrastructure. Google acquired the land for the project earlier this month, following the initial announcement of its campus plans in October 2025. In December, the Adani Group disclosed plans to invest up to $5 billion in the campus. The sites span approximately 266.6 acres in Tarluvada, 160 acres in Adivivaram, and 174.8 acres in Rambilli-Achyutapuram, where the ceremony took place.
Thomas Kurian, CEO of Google Cloud, said during the event: “Today’s groundbreaking is a powerful realization of our shared vision with the Indian government, and an inflection point for the country’s AI-native future. Together, we are laying the foundation for Viksit Bharat and opening new doors for economic opportunity nationwide. The Google AI hub will serve as a catalyst for growth built on deep community partnerships.”
The data centers are scheduled to be commissioned by July 2028. Beyond the computing infrastructure, the project also includes the installation and landing of three high-capacity submarine cables, dedicated cable landing stations, metro fiber lines, and other telecommunications infrastructure. This extensive buildout is expected to significantly enhance India's digital backbone and support the country's rapidly growing demand for cloud and AI services.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu added: “Andhra Pradesh is emerging as India’s premier investment destination, powered by speed, trust, and ease of doing business. Google’s AI hub in Visakhapatnam will be a cornerstone of our growing tech corridor, driving innovation, creating high-value opportunities for our youth, and strengthening our position in the global digital economy. Our vision goes beyond attracting investment – we want local talent, startups, and enterprises to become active partners in this technology-driven growth story.”
Google Cloud already operates cloud regions in India, including one in Mumbai launched in 2017 and another in Delhi launched in 2021. The company is also planning to launch a sovereign AI cloud with Airtel Business later this year. In the fourth quarter of 2025, the India portion of Google’s Blue Raman subsea cable is expected to go live, landing in Mumbai. This new AI hub represents a strategic escalation of Google’s commitment to the Indian market, positioning the country as a critical node in its global AI and cloud infrastructure network.
Source: datacenterdynamics
