In a powerful push for India’s digital future, the Adani Group has partnered with Google and Bharti Airtel to build what is expected to be the country’s largest AI-focused data centre in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. The project marks a major step in transforming the coastal city into a global technology hub and strengthening India’s position in the rapidly growing artificial intelligence economy.
A Strategic Alliance for the AI Era
The initiative will be executed through Adani ConneX, a joint venture between the Adani Group and US-based EdgeConneX. Google and Airtel will serve as key technology and connectivity partners, ensuring global standards in infrastructure, cloud computing, subsea connectivity and data security.
At the heart of this project is a commitment to build a fully integrated digital ecosystem, not just a data centre. Plans include:
- A new international subsea cable landing station to boost global connectivity
- High-capacity AI data centre infrastructure
- Green energy generation and storage, ensuring sustainability
- Transmission lines and digital infrastructure across Andhra Pradesh
Google’s Deep Bet on India
Google is expected to invest nearly USD 15 billion (approx. ₹1.25 lakh crore) over the next five years, signalling one of its biggest commitments to an emerging market. This centre will not only power Google’s own AI ambitions, but also support Indian enterprises, start-ups, government services, and digital platforms.
“This project is not just an infrastructure investment, it’s an investment in the soul of a rising nation,” said Gautam Adani, expressing confidence that Vizag can grow into one of Asia’s premier AI and digital capitals.
Why Vizag? A New Tech Coast Rises
Visakhapatnam, long known for its ports and tourism, is being positioned as the next major tech destination. The Andhra Pradesh government has already announced plans to host 6 GW of data centre capacity by 2029, courting global cloud and AI giants. The presence of a deep-water port and reliable energy access gives Vizag a key logistical advantage.
India’s AI Race Is Heating Up
This mega-project comes amid a flurry of high-stakes investments in India’s AI and cloud infrastructure:
- Amazon Web Services (AWS): $12.7 billion over five years
- OpenAI: Exploring a 1 GW AI data centre in India
- TCS: Planning a $6.5 billion, 1 GW AI data campus
With Adani, Google, and Airtel entering the race together, competition is set to intensify, but so is innovation.
A Boost for Digital India
Industry experts believe this project could power everything from AI research and language models to real-time public services, fintech, healthcare analytics, and government data systems. It could also significantly benefit Indian start-ups who will gain access to world-class AI infrastructure without migrating overseas.
Thomas Kurian, CEO of Google Cloud, said the centre is being designed “not just for Google’s needs, but to empower the full spectrum of India’s digital ecosystem- from enterprise to entrepreneur.”
The Bigger Picture
This is more than a business deal, it’s a defining moment. For the first time, an Indian conglomerate, a global tech giant, and a telecom leader are aligning to build the backbone of India’s AI future. As the world enters an age where data is power, India is making it clear: it intends not just to participate, but to lead.
