“The future will belong to those who build intelligent infrastructure, not just intelligent machines.” - Sundar Pichai, CEO, Alphabet
India’s tech giants lead the digital infrastructure race
India’s industrial powerhouses -Tata, Reliance Industries (RIL), and Adani are outspending global tech titans in creating massive data centres, often described as “digital factories” of the AI era. Their large-scale investments signal a deep commitment to building the backbone of India’s data-driven economy.
Billion-dollar commitments reshape the data landscape
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) recently announced a $6.7 billion investment to develop a 1 GW data centre capacity. Similarly, Adani Enterprises has committed $6.5 billion over ten years to build renewable energy-powered data centres. Together, these efforts mark India’s emergence as a global data hub.
Global tech firms follow suit
American firms aren’t staying behind. Alphabet, Google’s parent company, revealed a $15 billion plan for a 1 GW facility in Andhra Pradesh, while Microsoft, Amazon, and others have together pledged nearly $25 billion. These global investments reinforce India’s growing importance in digital infrastructure.
National strategy and sovereignty
Experts note that Indian conglomerates hold unique strengths—control over energy, land, and capital that give them an advantage. With new regulations by the Reserve Bank of India and SEBI requiring local data storage, domestic players are aligning growth with India’s digital sovereignty goals.
Cost advantage fuels the momentum
Setting up a data centre in India costs about 30% less than in the US and nearly half of Japan’s expense, according to Takshashila Institution. This cost efficiency, combined with policy support and renewable energy focus, is propelling India into a leadership position in global data infrastructure.
Summary
India’s biggest conglomerates are investing billions to create vast, sustainable data centres, surpassing even Big Tech in digital infrastructure spending. With regulatory support and lower costs, India is well-positioned to become the world’s new digital factory hub.
Food for thought
Will India’s domestic data centre dominance also translate into leadership in AI innovation and data governance?
AI concept to learn: Data Centres
Data centres are specialized facilities that house computer systems and storage for digital data. They provide the physical infrastructure powering AI, cloud services, and digital platforms by ensuring secure, scalable, and reliable computing resources across networks.
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