The Government of Andhra Pradesh has inked a ₹15,000 crore memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Tillman Global Holdings, a U.S.-based digital infrastructure company, to develop a 300 MW hyperscale data centre campus in Visakhapatnam. The agreement, executed through the Andhra Pradesh Economic Development Board (APEDB), marks one of the largest private investments in the state’s technology infrastructure sector.
Spanning 40 acres, the project—codenamed TDGAP1—will be developed over the next 12 months, with completion targeted by 2028. Once operational, it is expected to generate 200–300 direct jobs and an additional 800–1,000 indirect jobs through cloud, logistics, and ancillary service ecosystems.
Strengthening Andhra’s Position in the Indo-Pacific Digital Corridor
The hyperscale data centre is designed to anchor long-term digital infrastructure for India and the broader Indo-Pacific region, integrating next-generation technologies such as AI, cloud networking, and edge computing.
Under the agreement, Tillman Global Holdings will provide investment, design, and advanced equipment, while the state government will facilitate land allotments, regulatory clearances, and policy incentives through APEDB. The collaboration positions Andhra Pradesh as a preferred destination for global cloud and hyperscale data centre investments.
“With TDGAP1, we aim to build a world-class data centre campus in Visakhapatnam that supports scalable digital growth, high-quality employment, and innovation across sectors,” said Sachit Ahuja, Co-President, Tillman Global Holdings.
Government Push to Attract Strategic Investments
Reiterating the government’s focus on digital and industrial infrastructure, Nara Lokesh, Minister for IT, Electronics & HRD, said the MoU would strengthen the state’s digital backbone. “The ₹15,000 crore investment will create opportunities for our youth and attract allied investments in energy, networking, and cloud services. The state will ensure swift facilitation under transparent and time-bound processes,” he stated.
Officials confirmed that APEDB will oversee inter-departmental coordination to ensure land acquisition, environmental approvals, and power supply agreements proceed without delay.
Positioning Vizag as a New-Generation Tech Hub
With this project, Visakhapatnam joins emerging Indian cities investing in AI-ready and hyperscale infrastructure, alongside Chennai and Hyderabad. Experts view the initiative as a signal that India’s next wave of digital infrastructure growth will extend beyond traditional metros to coastal and Tier-2 cities, supported by strong renewable energy pipelines and submarine cable connectivity.
Tillman’s entry adds to a growing list of multinational investors betting on India’s expanding data economy, projected to exceed $8 billion in data centre investments by 2026, according to JLL India.
