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American technology company Google has announced an investment of $15 billion (approximately ₹1.3 lakh crore) to build a data center focused on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in India. This will involve a strategic partnership with Bharti Airtel, a major telecom company. The data center will be built in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, and the investment will be made over the next five years.

The announcement was made at an event in New Delhi in the presence of Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnav, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu. Google CEO Thomas Kurian stated that this would be the company's largest investment outside the United States. The company plans to build a data center campus with 1 GW of output in the country. This could help expand Google Cloud's client base.

Ashwini noted that the use of AI is increasing among Indian entrepreneurs. Sitharaman said that the country's education sector can benefit from technology. Naidu highlighted the growth potential in Andhra Pradesh, noting that the state is emerging as the country's next IT hub. Bharti Airtel said it has entered into a strategic partnership with Google to build an AI-focused data center in Visakhapatnam. The project will be completed by 2030 and will utilize subsea networks and clean energy. AdaniConneX will also participate in the project.

Bharti Airtel Managing Director, Gopal Vittal, said, "By combining world-class AI infrastructure with the country's exceptional talent and expanding global connectivity, we are laying the foundation for India to become a leader in the AI ​​era. By establishing Visakhapatnam as the new AI hub, we are ensuring that India has the opportunity to set the pace for innovation, economic growth, and digital inclusion. This will be beneficial not only to our people but also to the world." In addition to the data center, Bharti Airtel and Google will also jointly build a state-of-the-art cable landing station that will host Google's new international subsea cables.

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