Digital Connexion, the joint venture of Reliance Industries, Brookfield and Digital Realty, has signed a formal MoU with the APEDB to establish AI-native data-centre campus in Visakhapatnam
FinTech BizNews Service
Mumbai, November 27, 2025: The Government of Andhra Pradesh has announced that Digital Connexion - the joint venture of Reliance Industries, Brookfield and Digital Realty - has signed a formal Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Andhra Pradesh Economic Development Board (APEDB) to establish a world-class, AI-native data-centre campus in Visakhapatnam. The planned investment is Rs98,000 crore by 2030 to develop 1 Gigawatt (GW) of data-centre capacity across approximately 400 acres of land, making it among the largest infrastructure commitments in the State’s digital roadmap.
This landmark project underscores Andhra Pradesh’s emergence as a leading destination for advanced digital infrastructure and next-generation computing capabilities. The proposed data-centre complex will be purpose-built to meet global standards - featuring high-density AI-ready racks, dedicated power substations, redundant power feeds, and robust connectivity - designed to support hyperscalers, enterprise clients, cloud services, and future AI workloads.
The State Government, through APEDB and relevant departments, will extend full support for the project’s seamless execution. This includes facilitating allocation of the 400-acre land parcel, expediting regulatory and environmental clearances, ensuring uninterrupted power supply, connectivity, and other essential infrastructure - all aligned with the Government’s commitment to high-quality, investor-friendly facilitation.
Beyond infrastructure, this venture is expected to yield substantial socioeconomic benefits. The data-centre campus will catalyze employment generation, from construction to operations, and through ancillary services and local vendor participation, while enhancing the broader digital ecosystem of Andhra Pradesh.
This investment by Reliance and its global partners strengthens Andhra Pradesh’s long-term vision of transforming the State into a national hub for AI, cloud infrastructure, and technology-driven growth. It reinforces our commitment to building a future-ready digital economy that empowers investors, industries, and the youth alike — paving the way for sustained growth, innovation, and competitiveness on a global scale.
Mr Lokesh Nara, Minister of IT Electronics & Communication, Human Resources Development and Real-Time Governance (RTG) in Andhra Pradesh Cabinet, stated on 'X': “Delighted to share that Reliance -JV Digital Connexion will invest Rs98,000 crore to build a 1 GW hyperscale Data center in Vizag. Vizag emerges the Data Capital of India!”
