The BRICS TimesGoogle, the tech giant, is set to make a major investment in India. The company will build a new 88,705 crore data center in Andhra Pradesh. A state minister has confirmed this significant development.
Google is making one of its largest-ever investments in India. The tech behemoth will invest a substantial $10 billion in the state of Andhra Pradesh. This investment converts to an enormous ₹88,705 crore in Indian currency. Google will use this huge sum to build an AI Data Center in India. This center will be essential for storing large volumes of data. A Reuters report confirmed these financial details.
Google’s $10 Billion Investment Plan
A minister from Andhra Pradesh state has provided key details. Google, which operates under Alphabet Inc., plans a $10 billion investment in India. This investment will specifically fund a massive 1-gigawatt (GW) data center. The deal between the state and the technology giant will be formally signed on Tuesday.
Visakhapatnam to Host Data Center Campus
Google will establish the 1 GW data center campus with this funding. This crucial AI Data Center campus will be located in Visakhapatnam. The data campus will feature advanced AI infrastructure. It will also see a massive expansion of energy sources and fiber optic networks.
Tech Giants Race to Build AI Data Centers
Google’s decision comes amidst a fierce competition among major tech companies. Tech giants are all vying to surge ahead of their rivals. Therefore, these companies are actively working to establish new data centers worldwide.
