Andhra Pradesh Signs $1.8 Billion Deal With Tillman Global
The Andhra Pradesh government has signed a ₹15,000 crore ($1.8 billion) agreement with New York–based Tillman Global Holdings to build a 300 MW hyperscale data centre campus in Visakhapatnam, a move that will transform the coastal city into a major digital infrastructure hub in the Indo-Pacific region.
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed during the US–India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) Board Roundtable in New Delhi. The project, titled “TDGAP1,” will be developed across 40 acres and is expected to be completed within 12 months.
Officials said the project will create 200–300 direct jobs and up to 1,000 indirect jobs by 2028, driven by growth in cloud infrastructure, logistics, and allied digital services.
Strategic Move Amid Data Centre Boom
The Andhra Pradesh–Tillman deal comes just weeks after Google announced a $15 billion investment to establish its AI hub in Visakhapatnam, its largest ever investment in India.
Together, these developments position Andhra Pradesh as a critical player in India’s data economy, which is expected to grow fivefold to 8 gigawatts of capacity by 2030, requiring over $30 billion in cumulative investment.
At the signing ceremony, Nara Lokesh, Minister for IT, Electronics & HRD, highlighted the project’s significance for the state’s economy:
“The ₹15,000 crore investment by Tillman Global Holdings will strengthen our digital backbone, create employment opportunities for youth, and attract allied investments across energy, networks, and cloud services.”
The event was attended by several prominent business leaders including John Chambers (JC2 Ventures, USISPF), Shantanu Narayen (Adobe Systems), Prabhakar Raghavan (Google), and Salil Parekh (Infosys), underscoring the importance of India’s expanding digital infrastructure ecosystem.
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Building Andhra’s Digital Backbone
Under the agreement, Tillman Global Holdings will provide:
- Capital investment and technology expertise
- Design, planning, and execution support
- Critical digital infrastructure equipment
Meanwhile, the Andhra Pradesh Economic Development Board (APEDB) will handle land allocation, policy facilitation, and inter-department coordination to ensure the project proceeds on schedule.
All processes will follow competitive tender norms under India’s existing regulatory framework.
According to Sachit Ahuja, Co-President of Tillman Global Holdings, Andhra Pradesh offers the perfect ecosystem for long-term digital investments:
“The state offers an unmatched mix of coastal connectivity, progressive governance, and a fast-growing digital economy. Visakhapatnam has all the right ingredients to become India’s next-generation data hub.”
Tillman Global Holdings (TGH) is a global leader in digital and energy infrastructure, operating across data centres, fibre networks, and EV charging platforms.
The company has raised more than $12 billion in capital to date and has an active presence in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Earlier this year, in January 2025, TGH announced another ₹15,000 crore / 300 MW data centre project in Hyderabad, indicating a long-term commitment to India’s digital expansion.
With the new Visakhapatnam campus, TGH aims to strengthen its Indo-Pacific presence, serving both domestic cloud providers and international hyperscalers operating in India’s fast-growing AI and data infrastructure market.
The data centre project is expected to accelerate Visakhapatnam’s transformation into a “Digital Gateway to Southeast Asia.”
Its coastal location, proximity to submarine cable landing stations, and expanding power and transport infrastructure make it an ideal base for cloud and AI companies.
Government sources confirm that the project will rely on green power integration and energy-efficient cooling technologies, aligning with India’s 2070 Net Zero goals.
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Economic Impact at a Glance
| Factor | Impact |
|---|---|
| Total Investment | ₹15,000 crore ($1.8B) |
| Developer | Tillman Global Holdings (New York) |
| Project Name | TDGAP1 |
| Location | Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh |
| Capacity | 300 MW Hyperscale Data Centre |
| Land Area | 40 acres |
| Job Creation | 200–300 direct, 800–1,000 indirect |
| Timeline | Completion by 2028 |
| Regulatory Support | Andhra Pradesh Economic Development Board |
The Andhra Pradesh–Tillman Global partnership marks one of the largest private data infrastructure investments ever made in South India.
It reinforces Visakhapatnam’s emergence as a key technology hub, capable of hosting global cloud platforms, AI workloads, and hyperscale operations.
As India’s digital economy accelerates, this collaboration underscores how strategic state-level initiatives can attract foreign capital, create high-tech employment, and drive sustainable infrastructure growth.
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