After Google, Reliance JV Announces ₹98,000 Crore AI Data Centre Park in Visakhapatnam

Digital Connexion-the joint venture of Reliance Industries, Brookfield and Digital Realty has signed a MoU with the Andhra Pradesh Economic Development Board (APEDB) to establish a world-class, AI-native data-centre campus in Visakhapatnam.

The planned investment is ₹98,000 crore by 2030 to develop 1 Gigawatt (GW) of data-centre capacity across approximately 400 acres of land, making it among the largest infrastructure commitments in the State’s digital roadmap.

This comes close on the heels of Andhra Pradesh Government's success to convince Google to establish an AI Data Center Hub in Visakhapatnam at a cost of USD 15 billion in collaboration with Adani Group and AirTel.

Meta has already engaged Sify Technologies as it's partner for its mega undersea cable project to ensure high-speed bandwidth.

The latest development underscores Andhra Pradesh’s emergence as a leading destination for advanced digital infrastructure and next-generation computing capabilities.

The proposed data-centre complex by Reliance JV

will be purpose-built to meet global standard-featuring high-density AI-ready racks, dedicated power substations, redundant power feeds, and robust connectivity designed to support hyperscalers, enterprise clients, cloud services, and future AI workloads.

The State Government, through APEDB and relevant departments, will extend full support for the project’s seamless execution. This includes facilitating allocation of the 400-acre land parcel, expediting regulatory and environmental clearances, ensuring uninterrupted power supply, connectivity, and other essential infrastructure-all aligned with the government’s commitment to high-quality, investor-friendly facilitation.

Beyond infrastructure, this venture is expected to yield substantial socioeconomic benefits. The data-centre campus will catalyze employment generation, from construction to operations, and through ancillary services and local vendor participation, while enhancing the broader digital ecosystem of Andhra Pradesh.

The investment by Reliance and its global partners strengthens Andhra Pradesh’s long-term vision of transforming the State into a national hub for AI, cloud infrastructure, and technology-driven growth. It reinforces our commitment to building a future-ready digital economy that empowers investors, industries, and the youth alike — paving the way for sustained growth, innovation, and competitiveness on a global scale.