India prepares to become AI powerhouse as data center giant invests $3.2 billion to add 550 MW of capacity by 2030
India’s digital economy is growing at an unprecedented pace, fueled by increasing data consumption, cloud adoption and digital transformation, increasing the demand for reliable and scalable data center facilities.
The expansion of AI is also contributing to this need, and to meet this demand, ST Telemedia Global Data Centers (STT GDC) is investing $3.2 billion (INR 26,000 crores) to expand the capacity of its data centers in India expand by no less than 550 MW around the world. next five to six years.
STT GDC is one of the leading providers of data center colocation services in the country and the latest investment will enable the company to provide much-needed infrastructure and support businesses as they scale in India’s rapidly evolving digital ecosystem.
Huge investments to strengthen the digital infrastructure
This move will almost triple STT GDC India’s current IT charging capacity as it currently operates 28 data centers across 10 major cities, with a total IT charging capacity of 318 MW.
STT GDC India has partnered with Tata Communications, which provides expertise in digital infrastructure and connectivity services, enabling operations to scale and expand across multiple locations in India.
STT GDC’s commitment to India’s digital future was further highlighted at a recent Business Roundtable organized by the Singapore Business Federation, where Singapore business leaders met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss opportunities for collaboration and investment.
“As we celebrate the 10th STT GDCe This year’s anniversary is a sign of our confidence in Digital India and the future of one of STT GDC’s strategic and fastest growing markets globally,” said Bruno Lopez, President and Group Chief Executive Officer, ST Telemedia Global Data Centers. .
“Prime Minister Modi’s vision of Digital India has paved the way for opportunities; Today, India’s digital economy growth rate of nearly three times its total GDP growth puts the country on track to achieve a $1 trillion digital economy by 2027-2028. At STT GDC, we want to play an active role in co-investing and contributing to India’s long-term success by investing in the foundational digital infrastructure that will help further accelerate Digital India. We are excited about the opportunities ahead and confident in our ability to contribute significantly to India’s digital transformation,” concludes Lopez.