Data Center
BSNL Opens Data Centers to Private Players and Startups Under Revenue-Sharing Model
Summary:BSNL has launched a new data center partnership and revenue-sharing policy that opens its vast infrastructure to private players, startups, and entrepreneurs. This initiative allows businesses to establish micro and edge data centers using BSNL’s facilities, boosting India’s digital infrastructure, cloud adoption, and data localization efforts. BSNL Opens Data Centers to Private Players and Startups […]
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India’s Draft National Data Centre Policy Proposes 20-Year Tax Exemptions to Boost Investments
Summary:The Draft National Data Centre policy of the Government of India has proposed tax exemption for data centre developers up to 20 years, to accelerate investment, reduce capital costs and promote large-scale infrastructure growth. The policy introduces integrated approvals, structural status and domestic production incentives, which gives India four times the capacity of its data […]
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Why India Needs More Data Center Cities to Power AI and 5G Growth
Summary:According to CtrlS data centers, India must accelerate the development of data center cities dedicated to support Artificial intelligence (AI), 5G, IOT, and demand operated by cloud computing. With increasing use of AI tools such as ChatGPT, the need for large-scale power is inevitable. This article explains why India should work rapidly, what challenges remain, […]
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Chennai’s Data Centre Capacity Set to More Than Double by 2030: ASSOCHAM-PwC Report
Chennai’s data centre capacity is projected to grow from 202 MW in 2025 to 551 MW by 2030, registering a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 22%, according to a new report by ASSOCHAM in collaboration with PwC. Titled “Knowledge Paper on Empowering Global Digital Change: Tamil Nadu’s Data Centre and Cloud Vision,” the report […]
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5 Key Facts About Liquid Cooling in AI Data Centers
As artificial intelligence (AI) grows more powerful, it also becomes more energy-hungry — putting enormous pressure on the systems that support it. At the center of it all are data centers. Traditionally cooled by air, these facilities are now reaching their limits as AI workloads intensify. Enter liquid cooling. This advanced method offers a far […]
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NBCC and RailTel Join Forces to Develop Data Centres in India and Abroad
State-owned NBCC (India) Limited and RailTel Corporation of India Limited have entered into a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly develop data centre projects across India and overseas over the next five years. The partnership will cover the entire lifecycle of data centre development—from concept to commissioning. Defined Roles and Expertise Under the MoU, […]
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India Positioned to Become a Regional Data Hub Amid Soaring Demand
India is poised to become a leading data hub in the region, driven by a significant rise in demand for data centres, according to a report by JM Financial. Both structural and cyclical factors are contributing to this surge. Key structural drivers include a massive internet user base generating vast amounts of data, the government’s […]
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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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