Data Center
India’s Data Centre Capacity Expected to Hit 2,100 MW by 2027: ICRA
ICRA projects that India’s data center operational capacity will increase to 2,000-2,100 MW by March 2027, up from approximately 1,150 MW in December 2024. This expansion will require an investment of around ₹40,000-₹45,000 crore over the next two years. The growth is attributed to rising internet and data usage, as well as data localization initiatives […]
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Nxtra Data Limited IPO to be Launched | Upcoming IPO in 2025
Bharti Airtel is considering launching initial public offerings (IPOs) for two of its subsidiaries—Airtel Payments Bank and its data center unit, Nxtra—within the next few years. According to a senior company executive, Airtel Payments Bank is likely to be the first to go public, driven by a regulatory mandate that requires it to list within […]
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Reliance to Set Up AI-Ready Data Center in Assam with ₹50,000 Crore Investment
Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) is set to establish an AI-ready data center in Assam, with a focus on transforming the education, healthcare, and agriculture sectors. Chairman Mukesh Ambani announced this initiative on Tuesday, pledging ₹50,000 crore in investments over the next five years, calling Assam a “land of growth opportunities.” Five Key Priority Areas for […]
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India Plans Uninterrupted Power Supply for Growing Data Centers
The Ministry of Power is actively working to ensure a stable power supply for data centers, which are expanding rapidly due to the increasing demand for artificial intelligence (AI) and other data-intensive technologies. To address this, the ministry is collaborating with various departments to develop a comprehensive roadmap for meeting the energy needs of these […]
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India’s Optical Fiber Surge Fueled by AI, 5G, and Data Center Expansion
India’s optical fiber cable sector is experiencing unprecedented growth, fueled by rapid digitalization, expanding 5G networks, and the increasing adoption of cloud and artificial intelligence (AI). According to a recent CBRE report, India’s data center capacity is projected to nearly double from 950 MW to 1,800 MW by 2026. Key Drivers of Data Center Growth […]
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Reliance Jio to Build Largest Data Center in Jamnagar
Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries is reportedly planning to build the world’s largest data center in Jamnagar, India, with a colossal capacity of three gigawatts to cater to the surging demand for artificial intelligence (AI). If completed, the facility would dwarf Microsoft’s 600-megawatt data center in Virginia, currently the largest in the world. According to Bloomberg, […]
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India’s Data Centre Capacity to Exceed 2 GW by FY27
The capacity of India’s data center industry is projected to more than double, reaching 2-2.3 GW by fiscal 2027, according to Crisil Ratings. This growth is fueled by increased digitalization across the economy and the rising adoption of cloud storage by enterprises. Additionally, the expanding penetration of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) is expected to significantly […]
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Data Centers and 5G Expansion Fueling Fiber Cable Boom
A data centre boom globally, in addition to rapid 5G rollouts, is silently propelling the growth of another ancillary industry: Optic fibre cables (OFCs). With top dollar expected to flow into the segment in the next decade, service providers and fibre manufacturers are looking to simultaneously strengthen deployment locally and double down on building capacities […]
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BSNL to Lease Land Assets to Data Centers and Renewable Firms in Major Turnaround Effort
Indian state-owned telecom BSNL is reportedly set to lease its extensive land assets to data center operators and renewable energy companies, aiming to revitalize its telecom business. BSNL Chairman Robert K Ravi stated that the company is exploring various options to monetize property assets across India, including telephone exchanges and office facilities, either by leasing […]
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NICSI to Build New Data Centre in Guwahati
The National Informatics Centre Services Inc. (NICSI) is developing a new data center in North Guwahati, Assam, slated to begin operations by March 2025. This facility, funded by a grant from the Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) and costing over Rs 600 crore, will be India’s sixth national data center. Initially planned with a […]
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