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Google Bets Big on India: Massive Expansion Planned
4 Feb
Summary
- Alphabet may expand its India footprint by over doubling it.
- US visa restrictions prompt tech giants to hire more staff in India.
- India is becoming a key hub for AI development and talent.
Alphabet is significantly increasing its footprint in India, with plans for a massive expansion in Bangalore, the country's tech hub. The company has secured options for 2.4 million square feet of office space in Bangalore's Alembic City. If fully utilized, this expansion could house up to 20,000 additional employees, more than doubling Alphabet's current workforce of 14,000 in India.
This strategic growth in India is partly driven by US immigration policies, which have tightened. Companies are increasingly looking to India for talent, especially in the rapidly growing field of artificial intelligence. Rivals like OpenAI and Anthropic have also established or expanded operations in India.
India's appeal extends beyond its talent pool, offering a vast and growing base of new internet users. Tech giants are leveraging India to build AI products and infrastructure, contributing to the rise of global capability centers. This trend is expected to see significant employment growth in these centers by 2030.
