Google is spending $15 billion on new data centers and other digital infrastructure in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.

The search and cloud giant will work with Indian firms AdaniConneX and Airtel to build an “AI hub” in the city of Visakhapatnam, on India's east coast.

The scheme has been in the works for some time, and was announced at Bharat AI Shakti, an event hosted by Google in New Delhi as part of the build-up to the India-AI Impact Summit 2026.

Google has not confirmed the capacity of the AI hub, but previous reports about the development have suggested it will comprise three linked data center campuses in Visakhapatnam, including 120 acres in Adivivaram, 200 acres in Tarluvada, and 160 acres in the Rambilli–Achyutapuram cluster.

The company hopes to start construction early next year, with completion within two and a half years. The eventual capacity of the data centers could top 1GW.

Thomas Kurian, CEO of Google Cloud, described the news as “a landmark investment in India’s digital future.”

Kurian said: “By delivering industry-leading AI infrastructure at scale, we are enabling businesses to innovate faster and creating meaningful opportunities for inclusive growth. This partnership reflects our shared commitment to the Indian and US governments to harness AI responsibly and drive transformative impact for society.”

As well as data centers, Google is building what it describes as a subsea cable gateway in Visakhapatnam, to connect multiple international subsea cables and Google’s own network of more than two million miles of terrestrial and undersea fiber.

“This will establish Visakhapatnam as an AI and connectivity hub that not only serves India but the rest of the world,” a Google statement said, adding that the hub would complement existing cable landing stations in Chennai and Mumbai.

The company has also pledged to work with local partners to deliver new transmission lines, clean energy generation, and energy storage systems in Andhra Pradesh, without going into detail on specific projects or timescales.

Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, India’s IT minister, said: “This digital infrastructure will go a long way in meeting the goals of our India AI mission.

“I would like the industry to help re-skill and upskill our IT professionals in a major way, and thank Google for making this a major part of their agenda. AI services are emerging as a totally new category in our digital economy, and we look forward to this new facility being used for developing our youth for AI services.”

Google Cloud already operates cloud regions in India, including one in Mumbai, launched back in 2017, and another in Delhi in 2021. It is also planning to launch a sovereign AI cloud with Airtel Business this year. In Q4 2025, the India portion of Google's Blue Raman subsea cable is expected to go live, landing in the western city of Mumbai.

The company’s investment pledge comes at a time when other US hyperscalers are reportedly pausing data center leases and buildouts in India due to trade tensions.

"The Adani Group is proud to partner with Google on this historic project that will define the future of India's digital landscape,” said Gautam Adani, chairman of the Adani Group.

“This is more than just an investment in infrastructure. It is an investment in the soul of a rising nation. This partnership is a testament to our shared vision of nation-building and our commitment to empowering every Indian with the tools of the 21st century. Visakhapatnam is now set to become a global destination for technology, and we are thrilled to be the architects of this monumental journey."