Airtel, Google partner to build India’s first AI hub in Visakhapatnam

Bharti Airtel and Google have joined hands to establish India’s first Artificial Intelligence (AI) hub in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh — a move that’s set to fast-track AI adoption and strengthen the country’s digital infrastructure.

The project, backed by an investment of around $15 billion between 2026 and 2030, marks Google’s largest commitment to AI infrastructure in India. The Visakhapatnam AI hub will include gigawatt-scale data centre operations powered by clean energy and supported by a strong subsea network, designed to handle the…