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Alphabet is expanding its footprint in Bengaluru by leasing one office tower in Alembic City and holding options for two more, potentially accommodating 20,000 additional staff. The company currently operates from three offices in the city and launched one of its largest offices worldwide there in 2025. This expansion aligns with India's growing tech prominence and the increasing relocation of U.S. companies' critical work due to stricter immigration rules. Alphabet's broader plans include a USD 15 billion AI data centre in Andhra Pradesh, reflecting long-term investment in the country.
Alphabet, the parent company of Google, is significantly expanding its operations in Bengaluru, India's prominent tech hub. A lease document reviewed by Propstack, a real estate data analytics firm, shows that the company has secured one office tower in Alembic City, covering over 656,000 square feet, and holds options to occupy at least two additional buildings. Advertisement
Earlier reports indicated that if Alphabet utilizes all the available space, the complex could accommodate up to 20,000 more employees, more than doubling the company's current workforce in India. The expansion underscores Alphabet's growing commitment to the Indian tech sector, which continues to attract global firms amid rising demand for digital and AI services.
A Google spokesperson confirmed the company has maintained a presence across India and highlighted that in 2024, it had already leased one tower of roughly 650,000 square feet in Bengaluru. Currently, Alphabet operates from three offices in the city and launched one of its largest offices worldwide there last year, reflecting the strategic importance of Bengaluru for its operations.
This move coincides with increasing pressures on U.S. companies due to tighter immigration policies and scrutiny of H-1B visas, along with potential taxes on outsourced work, which are encouraging firms to shift critical operations to India. Alphabet has consistently been a major sponsor of H-1B visas, according to U.S. government data.
In addition to its office expansion, Alphabet is pursuing large-scale investments in India's technology infrastructure. In October, Google announced plans to invest USD 15 billion over five years to establish an artificial intelligence data centre in Andhra Pradesh, marking its largest investment in the country to date.
The Bengaluru expansion is not only a response to global operational shifts but also reflects India's growing importance as a technology and innovation hub. Industry experts see such moves as a clear signal that multinational tech firms are increasingly anchoring their key operations in India, supporting both employment growth and the development of advanced technology infrastructure.
Source Reuters
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