RIL JV Prepares $11 Billion Investment for 1 GW Vizag Data Hub – EQ
In Short : Reliance Industries’ joint venture is planning an $11 billion investment to develop a massive 1 GW data center hub in Visakhapatnam. The project aims to meet soaring demand for AI, cloud, and high-performance computing infrastructure. With significant power requirements and advanced digital capabilities, the hub is positioned to become a major data and technology anchor on India’s east coast.
In Detail : Reliance Industries’ joint venture is gearing up to develop a large-scale data center hub in Visakhapatnam with an investment of nearly $11 billion.
The project will feature 1 GW of power capacity, making it one of India’s largest planned data infrastructures, designed to support intensive digital and AI workloads.
Rising demand for cloud computing, edge services, and enterprise storage is driving the initiative, particularly among global and domestic tech players.
The Vizag location offers strong strategic advantages, including coastal access, improved connectivity, and proximity to major industrial and technology zones.
A 1 GW power requirement underscores the growing need for energy-secure, reliable, and scalable data centers as digital usage expands dramatically.
The joint venture plans to integrate advanced cooling, cybersecurity, and sustainability features to meet modern data-infrastructure standards.
The project is also expected to stimulate local economic activity by attracting AI firms, cloud providers, and IT service companies to the region.
This investment aligns with India’s broader ambition to become a global data hub, supporting digital transformation across industries.
If executed as planned, the Vizag cluster could become one of the most influential data center ecosystems in India, accelerating growth in cloud, AI, and next-generation digital services.
