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Chandrababu Naidu lays foundation for USD 15 billion Google AI data centre in Visakhapatnam
Updated On: 29 April, 2026 08:26 AM IST | Visakhaputnam | Agencies
Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu laid the foundation stone for a USD 15 billion Google AI data centre in Visakhapatnam. The mega project is expected to boost India’s digital infrastructure and drive economic growth in the North Andhra region

Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu (centre) during the foundation-stone laying of the Google Cloud India AI Hub. PIC/PTI
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday laid the foundation for a $15 billion Google Artificial Intelligence data centre in Visakhapatnam.
“This is a great day. Historic day for all of us. Google AI data centre will be a growth engine for India,” Naidu said. He said that the Rs 1.35 lakh crore Google data centre investment will emerge as the pride of North Andhra region.
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