Virendra Pandit
New Delhi: Adani Enterprises Ltd, through its joint venture AdaniConneX, has partnered with Google to develop India’s largest AI data centre campus along with new green energy infrastructure in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
Google will set up its largest AI hub outside the USA in Visakhapatnam with an investment of around USD 15 billion over the next five years (2026-2030). The project will feature gigawatt-scale data centre operations, a robust subsea cable network and clean energy infrastructure to support the most advanced AI workloads in India, the media reported on Tuesday.
AdaniConneX and Airtel will collaborate closely with Google to bring the project to life, the press release said.
The Google AI hub will add significant compute capacity to India, marking a major step forward in the nation’s AI capabilities. The two companies are committed to sustainability, with plans to co-invest in new transmission lines, clean energy generation and innovative energy storage systems in Andhra Pradesh.
These initiatives will not only power the data centre but also strengthen India’s electricity grid.
Gautam Adani, chairman of the Adani Group, said, “The Adani Group is proud to partner with Google on this historic project that will define the future of India’s digital landscape.”
“This is more than just an investment in infrastructure. It is an investment in the soul of a rising nation… Visakhapatnam is now set to become a global destination for technology, and we are thrilled to be the architects of this monumental journey.”
Thomas Kurian, CEO of Google Cloud, said: “To unlock India’s massive potential in the AI age, we are investing in the Google AI hub, which will provide the critical foundation to drive growth and enable businesses, researchers, and creators to build and scale with AI.”
“Working with Adani, we will bring our cutting-edge resources closer to communities and customers alike, and offer them the performance, security, and scalability to innovate and thrive on a global stage.”
The AI hub and its associated connectivity gateway are expected to be a major driver of economic growth in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, and across India. The project will promote digital inclusivity and generate thousands of jobs in technology, construction and clean energy sectors, the press release said.