Andhra Pradesh Strikes ₹15,000-Cr Deal with Tillman for Vizag Data Centre
The Andhra Pradesh government, via the Andhra Pradesh Economic Development Board (APEDB), has signed a landmark MoU with Tillman Global Holdings to develop a massive 300 MW hyperscale data-centre campus in Visakhapatnam. The Economic Times+2Business Today+2
Key Highlights
- The data centre campus, named TDGAP1, is planned on about 40 acres in Vizag. Business Standard+2ETEnterpriseai.com+2
- The total investment is estimated at ₹15,000 crore. The New Indian Express+2Rediff+2
- Job creation targets: 200–300 direct jobs + 800–1,000 indirect jobs by 2028, through allied services, logistics, cloud infrastructure and more. The Economic Times+1
- Tillman Global will provide the investment, design, technology and critical equipment, while the AP government will support via land allotment and inter-agency facilitation. Moneycontrol+2The New Indian Express+2
- The framework for development is time-bound (12 months to formalize), with APEDB coordinating all clearances and investor facilitation. The New Indian Express
Why This Is Significant
- Digital Infrastructure Boost: A 300 MW hyperscale centre will significantly strengthen Andhra Pradesh’s role in India’s cloud and data infrastructure ecosystem.
- Strategic Location: Visakhapatnam’s coastal connectivity makes it an attractive hub for data-centre expansion, especially for cloud and network companies. Business Standard
- Economic Impact: The scale of investment will likely catalyse growth in related sectors: logistics, cloud services, power infrastructure, and network operations.
- Tech-Driven Growth: This aligns with Andhra Pradesh’s vision to transform into a digital and innovation-led economy, complementing other futuristic infrastructure goals.
Risks & Challenges
- Execution Risk: Building such a large data centre campus within tight timelines will require efficient land, regulatory, and infrastructure management.
- Power Requirements: Hyperscale data centres demand massive power — ensuring reliable and sustainable energy will be key.
- Operational Viability: The business case will depend on attracting long-term cloud / enterprise customers; keeping the campus filled is critical.
- Environmental Issues: Data centres also involve significant water usage for cooling and may raise local environmental concerns unless mitigated.
What to Watch Next
- Detailed project timeline — when actual construction begins, and phases of roll-out.
- Partnerships — which cloud, AI or telecom companies will anchor their infrastructure on this data campus.
- Power infrastructure — plans for green or conventional energy to support the centre.
- Job realisation — how many of the projected jobs are actually created, and where those jobs go.
- Follow-on investments — this could attract more digital infrastructure players to AP.
Take-Away for Savanka News Readers
- For business-readers: This is a major bet on India’s digital future — it could drive investments across cloud & data-driven sectors.
- For tech-enthusiasts: Vizag is becoming a powerhouse of data infrastructure — ideal for future AI, cloud & innovation hubs.
- For general audience: This large investment shows how deep tech infrastructure can transform regional economies and create new opportunities.
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