New data center construction site at sunrise in India, with cranes and heavy machinery.
AirTrunk, a prominent player in hyperscale data centre development, backed by global investment firms Blackstone and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB), has announced plans for a substantial investment exceeding $30 billion (over 3 lakh crore rupees) in India by 2030. The initiative aims to develop more than 5 gigawatts (GW) of digital infrastructure capacity across the country.
This significant capital injection is strategically positioned to cater to the rapidly expanding demand for cloud computing and artificial intelligence services within India. The expansion is expected to not only bolster India’s technological infrastructure but also create thousands of employment opportunities and enhance the nation’s position in the global technology landscape.
The investment underscores the growing importance of India as a key market for digital infrastructure, driven by increasing digitization and the burgeoning AI sector. AirTrunk’s commitment signals strong confidence from international investors in India’s economic growth and its potential as a hub for advanced technology services.
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