Visakhapatnam Set to Become Andhra Pradesh’s Data-Center Hub
The wave of mega data-centre investments is shifting focus to Visakhapatnam. With a clutch of global tech firms committing to large-scale data infrastructure, the city is quickly being shaped into Andhra Pradesh’s — and potentially India’s — next major data-centre hub.
Already, a collective capacity of 3,000 MW has been green-lit across several high-profile projects, setting a strong trajectory for growth over the next three to four years.
Reliance’s Hyperscale Campus: A Flagship Project
One of the most ambitious proposals comes from Reliance Industries. In collaboration with Digital Connections, Reliance plans to develop a hyperscale data-centre campus spanning 400 acres.
- Capacity: 1,000 MW
- Investment: ₹98,000 crore
- Target Completion: By 2030
This massive undertaking was finalised after in-depth discussions at a recent state-level partnership conference with the Andhra Pradesh government. The consensus confirms land and infrastructure commitments to fast-track the project.
Other Major Investments: Google, Brookfield & Sify
Reliance isn’t the only big player betting on Visakhapatnam. Other major investments already announced include:
- Google — ₹1.33 lakh crore for a 1,000 MW advanced AI-ready data centre.
- Brookfield — ₹1.10 lakh crore earmarked for a large-scale data centre infrastructure.
- Sify Technologies — Groundbreaking recently completed for a ₹16,000 crore data-centre complex.
With these, the cumulative committed capacity already reaches roughly 3,000 MW — underscoring the magnitude of interest and confidence in Visakhapatnam’s data-centre prospects.
Why Visakhapatnam — And What This Means for the Region
The convergence of such massive investments is reshaping Andhra Pradesh’s technological landscape. Some key implications:
Emerging Data Capital: Visakhapatnam is fast becoming the go-to city for large-scale data infrastructure, positioning Andhra Pradesh as a critical node in India’s digital backbone.
Economic Impact: The scale of investment implies substantial job creation in construction, data centre operations, maintenance, and support services.
Tech Migration: The influx of global players may attract ancillary industries, startups, AI firms, and cloud-service vendors, fostering a broader technology ecosystem.
Strategic Shift in Infrastructure Planning: The state may need to adapt land use, power supply, connectivity, and regulatory frameworks to support this transformation.
Final Thoughts
Visakhapatnam’s transformation is not incremental — it’s strategic and bold. With ₹3 lakh crore in confirmed investments and a 3,000 MW capacity in the pipeline, the city is well on its way to becoming a national data centre powerhouse. For Andhra Pradesh, this marks a new chapter in digital infrastructure and economic growth.
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