New Data Centre to Open in Andhra Pradesh
Reliance Industries will set up a 1-gigawatt AI data centre in Andhra Pradesh. The announcement came from Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, who said the facility will support growing AI demand. He did not reveal investment details. However, the plan signals a major shift in India’s digital infrastructure growth.
Moreover, India now stands at a point where AI adoption is rising across sectors. This shift requires powerful, energy-heavy data centres. These facilities run large AI models and connect thousands of specialised chips.
A Twin to the Jamnagar AI Hub
Reliance will operate the new data centre as a twin to its existing gigawatt-scale facility in Jamnagar. Together, they will form one of Asia’s largest AI networks. This move also strengthens Reliance’s broader digital ecosystem. The group includes Jio, Retail, and India’s largest oil complex in Jamnagar.
With this expansion, Reliance aims to build infrastructure that can support future AI workloads at scale. It also reflects the company’s long-term push to become a central player in India’s AI economy.
Global Tech Giants Are Expanding in India
India has emerged as a priority market for global cloud companies. Nearly a billion users now access the internet. Because of this massive user base, demand for data centres continues to surge.
Recently, Google announced a $15 billion investment to build an AI data centre in Andhra Pradesh. It is Google’s largest commitment in India. Microsoft and Amazon have also invested billions in cloud infrastructure across the country. Their expansion highlights India’s importance in the global AI race.
Why India’s AI Infrastructure Matters Now
AI-based services need strong computing power. They also require high-density clusters that can train and run modern models. Therefore, new data centres like Reliance’s upcoming facility become critical.
India’s AI market is still building its foundation. Yet it is moving quickly as both domestic and global companies increase their efforts. More investments will speed up innovation and offer developers stronger infrastructure. This growth can also help India compete globally while supporting its own digital economy.
