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Reliance to build 1.5 GW AI data centre cluster in Andhra Pradesh with ₹1.6 lakh crore investment
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Published on 27 April 2026
First 500 MW starts by Oct 2028—bigger than Google
Reliance Industries plans to invest ₹1.6 lakh crore to build a 1.5 GW AI-focused data centre cluster in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, supported by captive solar and battery storage. The phased project aims to outscale Google’s 1 GW facility in the region, with 500 MW expected to go live by October 2028 and the full 1.5 GW later by 2030.
- Reliance is set to invest ₹1.6 lakh crore for a 1.5 GW AI data centre cluster
- The cluster will be built in phases, starting with 500 MW by October 2028
- Reliance plans captive solar and battery storage to power the facilities
- The project is designed to surpass Google’s 1 GW facility in the region
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