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Live news feed — last updated 29 April 2026

29 Apr2026

Visakhapatnam Poised to Become India's Data Center Capital with Rs 6 Lakh Crore Investment

Visakhapatnam is set to become India's data center capital with an anticipated investment of Rs 6.32 lakh crore in data center projects. The Andhra Pradesh government plans to build a full-stack digital ecosystem, including local manufacturing of critical components. This initiative aims to shift focus from infrastructure to integrated tech manufacturing, potentially hosting more data centers than the entire country combined.

Source: The Times of India

29 Apr2026

VMRDA Plans 25,000 Middle-Income Housing Plots by 2026 in Visakhapatnam

Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region Development Authority plans to develop approximately 25,000 housing plots for middle-income homebuyers by 2026. This initiative aims to expand affordable residential land availability and support structured urban growth. The project will be implemented alongside infrastructure upgrades, including road development and transport integration.

Source: The Times of India

29 Apr2026

Google Breaks Ground on Massive AI Hub in Visakhapatnam, Signaling Major Infrastructure Investment

Google has officially broken ground on its India AI hub in Visakhapatnam, marking the start of a significant data center and infrastructure buildout. The project, a collaboration with AdaniConneX and Nxtra by Airtel, includes three data center campuses with a combined capacity approaching one gigawatt. This initiative is part of Google's $15 billion investment plan in India

Source: The Times of India

15 Apr2026

Vizag Growth Hub Initiative Gains Momentum with PMU Bid

NITI Aayog has submitted its report 'Developing Visakhapatnam Economic Region as a Global Economic Hub' under the Vizag growth hub initiative. The Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) is tasked with project development and implementation, and has floated a request for proposal to select a consultancy firm as the project monitoring unit.

Source: The Hans India

02 Mar2026

Vizag Developers Express Concerns Over Complex RERA Process

Real estate developers in Visakhapatnam are reportedly hesitant to fully comply with the RERA Act due to its complex procedures and certain 'unrealistic' clauses. Issues include the difficulty in obtaining GVMC sanctions followed by RERA approval, the absence of a dedicated RERA office in the city, and clauses requiring a five-year guarantee for paint and electronic/electrical equipment.

Source: Realty Nxt

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