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AI Runs on Electricity, India Has Structural Advantage: Jeet Adani

Jeet Adani, Director of Adani Digital Labs, stated that the future of AI depends on infrastructure and energy, giving India a structural advantage. Speaking at the Google Cloud India AI Hub groundbreaking in Visakhapatnam, he noted that India's 1.3 GW data center capacity is set to scale dramatically. He emphasized that energy forms the largest cost in AI compute, making India's capabilities in power and infrastructure critical. The Adani Group has committed $100 billion to build a platform supporting AI growth, powered by green energy.

Key Points: India's AI Infrastructure Advantage: Jeet Adani

  • India has 1.3 GW data center capacity, but new single location aims for 1 GW
  • Energy is largest cost in AI compute, giving India advantage
  • Visakhapatnam emerges as new digital gateway with undersea cable
  • Adani Group commits $100 billion to AI infrastructure
  • Google Cloud India AI Hub foundation laid in Visakhapatnam
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AI may be written in code, but it runs on electricity and India has structural advantage: Jeet Adani

Jeet Adani says India's structural advantage in energy and infrastructure positions it as a leader in AI growth, citing 1.3 GW data center capacity and new digital gateways.

"AI may be written in code, but it runs on electricity. - Jeet Adani"

Visakhapatnam, April 28

Jeet Adani, Director, Adani Digital Labs on Tuesday said that the future of artificial intelligence will be driven by infrastructure and energy, emphasising that India has a clear structural advantage as it enters a new phase of AI-led growth.

Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony of the Google Cloud India AI Hub in Visakhapatnam, Adani said the moment marks a significant turning point in India's digital journey. He described Visakhapatnam as an emerging gateway to India's digital future, where a new phase of development integrating energy, data and connectivity is taking shape.

"India stands at approximately 1.3 gigawatts of data center capacity. Just for context, here today, we are envisioning nearly one gigawatt in a single location. That contrast reflects the scale of transformation ahead. India is entering a new leap of AI infrastructure, and India's advantage is very clear trust, execution, and most importantly, energy. AI may be written in code, but it runs on electricity," he said.

He noted that the global AI race is not defined by software alone, but by the ability to build the infrastructure that supports intelligence. According to him, countries that will lead in the coming years will be those that can design advanced systems and sustain them at scale.

He noted that energy forms the largest component in the cost of compute, and in simple terms, the cost of intelligence is the cost of power.

Adani said this gives India a strong advantage, especially as the country builds capabilities in energy and infrastructure. He added that the Adani Group is playing a critical role in this transformation by focusing on large-scale infrastructure development.

He also pointed out that India's digital gateways have traditionally been concentrated in Mumbai and Chennai, but a shift is now underway. With the development of undersea cable landing infrastructure in Visakhapatnam, a new digital gateway is emerging, positioning the city closer to global data flows.

Speaking on the broader partnership, Adani said it brings together global technology leadership, connectivity at scale, and integrated infrastructure capabilities.

He added that the group has committed USD 100 billion to build a platform that supports India's AI growth, covering areas such as energy generation, transmission, digital networks and data centres.

He said the platform will be powered by green and reliable energy and designed for scale, speed and resilience, with the aim of enabling the broader AI ecosystem in the country.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu laid the foundation stone of the Google Cloud India AI Hub in Visakhapatnam. The ceremony, part of the Adani-Google-Airtel Data Center project, was also attended by Union Minister for Electronics & Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw and Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu.

- ANI

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David E
Interesting perspective from Jeet Adani. As someone who works in tech infrastructure, I can confirm that power costs are the hidden elephant in the room for AI. India's advantage in low-cost solar and wind energy is real. But we need to see if this translates to actual compute availability at competitive rates. The $100 billion commitment is huge - let's hope execution matches the vision.
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Vikram M
Good to see Visakhapatnam getting attention for digital infrastructure. Mumbai and Chennai have been the only gateways for too long. Decentralization of data centers to cities like Vizag could also help with disaster resilience. But I hope the Adani Group focuses on transparency in energy costs and doesn't create another monopoly. The green energy pledge is commendable, but execution and pricing will matter most for startups and researchers.
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Sarah B
As a data scientist, I've always been skeptical about India's AI hype - until now. Jeet Adani's point about electricity cost being the real differentiator is spot on. I've seen startups burn cash on cloud compute. If India can offer green, cheap power for AI workloads, we could become a global hub for training models. The Google partnership adds credibility. Let's just ensure this doesn't become another RSS headline without substance on the ground.
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Aman W
Sab changa si? (All good?) But let's be real - India still struggles with power outages in many parts. Building data centers is one thing, ensuring 24/7 grid stability is another. The green energy plan is great, but we need to see the actual power purchase agreements. Also, how will this impact electricity prices for common people? AI infrastructure should not come at the cost of household power affordability. Just saying! 🤔

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