TLDR
- Google invests $15B in India for massive AI and data hub in Visakhapatnam
- Alphabet boosts AI footprint with $15B data center project in India
- Google launches $15B AI hub in Visakhapatnam, its largest in India yet
- Alphabet grows global AI reach with new $15B Indian data center plan
- Google’s $15B India AI hub marks biggest foreign infrastructure push
Alphabet Inc. shares moved higher in early trading, rising to $246.35 up 0.70% by 11:08 AM EDT.
The gain followed Google’s announcement of a $15 billion investment in a new artificial intelligence and data center hub in India. The facility will be developed in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, over the next five years, significantly expanding Google’s global infrastructure.
This development marks Google’s most significant infrastructure investment in India to date. The project will initially establish a 1-gigawatt data center, with future plans for scaling to multi-gigawatt capacity. The expansion reflects Alphabet’s growing commitment to international AI infrastructure as global demand accelerates.
Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian revealed the plan during an event in New Delhi. He stated that the Visakhapatnam hub would become the company’s AI investment outside the United States. Kurian emphasized the project’s role in creating a digital backbone across India and the Asia-Pacific region.
Google expands Indian footprint with infrastructure push
The AI and data hub will include a cable landing station and will be built in partnership with Bharti Airtel and AdaniConneX. These collaborations will help enhance regional connectivity while supporting AI services across various sectors. Google also plans to introduce subsea internet cables to strengthen digital infrastructure further.
The facility will support Google’s core services including Search, Gmail, YouTube, Ads, and enterprise solutions. Additionally, it will provide access to Tensor Processing Units (TPUs), Gemini models, and Google’s development platforms. This move aligns with India’s AI ambitions and its growing digital economy.
State and national leaders welcomed the project with strong support and long-term cooperation promises. Andhra Pradesh Minister Nara Lokesh acknowledged the year-long negotiation efforts behind the deal. Meanwhile, the Indian IT Ministry proposed further expansion to the Andaman Islands and beyond.
Strategic relevance amid rising cloud demand
India is attracting global tech firms as it positions itself as a hub for digital services and cloud infrastructure. The country is projected to reach over 900 million internet users by year-end, fueling demand for advanced computing. Microsoft and AWS have also recently scaled their investments in India’s digital ecosystem.
Alphabet increased its 2025 capital expenditure forecast to $85 billion, up from $75 billion earlier in the year. This includes domestic and international projects aimed at expanding AI and cloud capacity. The Visakhapatnam hub plays a key role in this global rollout.
Despite political calls to reduce dependency on foreign tech, Google remains a dominant presence in India. The firm has been operating there for over two decades and currently employs approximately 14,000 people. With new infrastructure underway, Alphabet is solidifying its leadership in emerging AI markets.