Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) has signed an MoU with the Andhra Pradesh government to build a 1-gigawatt AI data centre in Visakhapatnam. The agreement was finalised during the CII Partnership Summit 2025, attended by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and senior Reliance leaders.
The upcoming facility will be a modular, high-performance data centre designed to handle next-generation AI workloads. It will support advanced processors such as GPUs, TPUs and specialised AI chips. The company said this centre will act as a “twin” to its gigawatt-scale AI hub in Jamnagar, Gujarat, creating a strong national network for AI computing.
To ensure sustainable power supply, Reliance will also set up a 6 GWp solar power plant in Andhra Pradesh. This will help meet the heavy energy needs of the AI facility while supporting the state’s push for renewable energy.
In addition to the data centre, RIL plans to develop a fully automated greenfield food park in Kurnool, spread across 170 acres. The park will manufacture beverages, packaged water, snacks and various food products. The project is expected to generate thousands of jobs and boost local supply chains.
Reliance said the new investments reflect its commitment to supporting Andhra Pradesh’s economic growth. The company has already invested over $25 billion in the state across its energy, retail and digital businesses.
Chief Minister Naidu welcomed the announcement, saying the projects will help position Andhra Pradesh as a hub for AI innovation, renewable energy and advanced manufacturing.
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