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Andhra Pradesh approves Rs 31,387 cr green AI data centre
The Andhra Pradesh government has approved AM AI Factory Pvt Ltd to set up a 512-MW green integrated AI data centre in Visakhapatnam district, with an investment of over Rs 31,387 crore.…
The Andhra Pradesh government has approved AM AI Factory Pvt Ltd to set up a 512-MW green integrated AI data centre in Visakhapatnam district, with an investment of over Rs 31,387 crore. The facility will be located at Amanam village in Bheemunipatnam mandal and is expected to create employment for up to 1,000 people.
IT Secretary Bhaskar Katamneni issued a Government Order confirming the approval, stating the project must be completed within two years and four months. Non-fiscal incentives include power infrastructure and water supply support, while fiscal incentives include exemption from stamp duty and electricity duty.
Indian Opinion Analysis
This investment is among the largest single data centre commitments in Andhra Pradesh, signaling a push beyond IT services into high-energy AI infrastructure. The 512-MW capacity is significant even by global standards, as typical hyperscale data centres range from 100 to 300 MW. Key to execution will be the state's ability to supply reliable green power and water in a region that has faced industrial power shortages. The project's timeline of 28 months is aggressive given the scale and required clearances. Watch for land acquisition progress and power purchase agreement details in the coming months.
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
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