India’s IT hiring is set for a sharp boost as AI job openings are projected to grow by about 15 to 20 percent, according to Ashwini Vaishnaw. The momentum is being supported by major data center investments, aided by attractive tax benefits, while new subsea cable projects expand digital connectivity—strengthening the infrastructure behind the AI boom.
Google has begun construction of its largest AI hub outside the United States, selecting Visakhapatnam as a key node in the plan. The company says the project will turn Vizag into an international subsea gateway to diversify connectivity beyond existing landings in Mumbai and Chennai, strengthening the resilience of India’s digital backbone and supporting greater economic security.
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