Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:14pm on 28 Apr 2026,Tuesday Business
Google will inaugurate its $15 billion artificial intelligence data centre near Visakhapatnam by August 15, 2028, according to Nara Lokesh. The project, backed by N. Chandrababu Naidu and supported by Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, is expected to position Andhra Pradesh as a global AI and data infrastructure hub. The 1 GW facility will power advanced services like Gemini AI and catalyse a broader ecosystem, including server manufacturing and power electronics. Officials say the investment will attract Fortune 500 firms, boost jobs, and strengthen India’s digital economy, marking a major milestone in the country’s technology ambitions.
