The 400‑acre, 1‑gigawatt campus by Digital Connexion aims to make Vizag a major AI infrastructure node by 2030.
What’s Announced
- Digital Connexion — a joint venture between Reliance Industries, Brookfield Asset Management, and US-based Digital Realty — plans to invest $11 billion (approx ₹98,000 crore) by 2030 to build a massive AI-ready data centre hub in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
- The proposed development covers 400 acres, targeting a total of 1 GW (gigawatt) data‑centre capacity.
- The company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Andhra Pradesh Economic Development Board, securing government support for infrastructure, power, land, and clearances.
Impact on India’s AI & Cloud Infrastructure
- The centre is designed to be “AI-native” and “purpose-built” to support heavy workloads such as high-density compute, cloud services, and generative AI.
- Visakhapatnam is emerging as a key location for global-scale data infrastructure. This project, along with other large investments, could position Vizag as a major AI/data hub in India.
- Industry experts note that large-scale data centres like this are becoming utility-style infrastructure for AI and cloud services, marking a significant shift in India’s tech ecosystem.
Timeline & Infrastructure Details
- The investment will be deployed over the next 5 years, with a target to complete the 1 GW capacity campus by 2030.
- The data centre will include advanced power infrastructure, redundant feeds, robust substations, and low-latency, carrier-neutral connectivity to support both domestic and global AI workloads.
- Digital Connexion already operates a campus in Chennai and is building another in Mumbai’s Chandivali area; expansion to Vizag is a major step in its India roadmap.
Broader Benefits
- The project will significantly increase India’s data-centre capacity, supporting cloud computing, AI services, and large-scale data storage.
- It is expected to generate substantial employment — during construction and later for operations, maintenance, data management, and related services — benefiting the local economy in Andhra Pradesh.
- The investment reinforces India’s growing role as a global hub for cloud services, AI workloads, and digital infrastructure.
