Google plans to invest $6 billion to build a 1-gigawatt data centre and its associated power infrastructure in Andhra Pradesh, a southern Indian state, marking the first major data centre investment by the Alphabet unit in India. According to government sources, the project represents a significant expansion of Google’s infrastructure footprint in the country and is expected to support growing demand for cloud services, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation across South Asia. The development is part of Google’s broader strategy to strengthen its regional presence and enhance data sovereignty by offering localized, high-performance computing resources. The investment is also anticipated to create thousands of jobs during construction and operations, contributing to India’s digital economy and long-term tech ambitions.