Andhra Pradesh Approves ₹19,100 Crore Incentives for Reliance's AI Data Center in Vizianagaram
Andhra Pradesh offers Rs 19K cr incentives to Reliance for AI Data Centre in Vizianagaram

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The Andhra Pradesh government has approved nearly ₹19,100 crore ($2.3 billion USD) in incentives for Reliance Industries Ltd to establish a giga-scale AI Data Center and Cable Landing Station in Vizianagaram district. This project, with a total investment of ₹1,08,010 crore ($13 billion USD), aims to position Andhra Pradesh as a leading hub for AI and digital infrastructure.
- 01The project will cover approximately 855 acres of land in Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh.
- 02Reliance's investment is part of the Andhra Pradesh Data Center Policy 4.0, aimed at attracting advanced AI-enabled data centers.
- 03The project includes a Cable Landing Station, enhancing Andhra Pradesh's connectivity to global internet networks.
- 04Fiscal incentives include a 25% discount on land allotment and various subsidies on power and water tariffs.
- 05The project is expected to create significant employment opportunities and stimulate downstream investments in the region.
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The Andhra Pradesh government has approved a substantial incentive package of ₹19,100 crore (approximately $2.3 billion USD) for Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) to establish a giga-scale AI Data Center and a Cable Landing Station in Vizianagaram district. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to transform Andhra Pradesh into a leading hub for AI and digital infrastructure, with a total proposed investment of ₹1,08,010 crore (around $13 billion USD). The project will utilize 855 acres of land across multiple villages in the district and is designed to enhance connectivity to global internet networks through the Cable Landing Station. The state government has tailored its incentives under the Andhra Pradesh Data Center Policy 4.0, which includes a 25% discount on land allotment, subsidies on power and water tariffs, and various fiscal benefits aimed at encouraging advanced data center projects. This investment is expected to generate significant employment opportunities and foster additional investments in telecommunications, cloud services, and AI infrastructure, further solidifying Andhra Pradesh's position in the digital economy.
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The establishment of the AI Data Center is expected to significantly boost local employment and stimulate economic growth in Vizianagaram district.
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