NEW DELHI – In a move set to transform the nation’s digital landscape, the hyperscale data center specialist AirTrunk has announced a monumental investment plan of approximately ₹3 lakh crore (US$30 billion) in India by 2030. The announcement follows a high-level meeting between AirTrunk Founder and CEO Robin Khuda and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, marking a significant milestone in India’s journey toward becoming a global digital powerhouse.
Building a Digital Future
AirTrunk’s proposed investment aims to develop 5 gigawatts (GW) of data center capacity across multiple states and union territories. This initiative is specifically designed to support the rapidly growing demand for cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. Prime Minister Modi hailed the commitment as one of the largest proposed investments in the country’s digital infrastructure ecosystem, stating that the future of the world’s digital economy is increasingly being shaped in India.
Expanding Reach: From Metros to Regional Hubs
While existing operations are concentrated in key tech corridors like Mumbai, Chennai, and Hyderabad, this massive expansion is expected to extend the digital footprint across the country. This is vital for maintaining high-speed connectivity in emerging technology hubs, including the growing industrial and tech-heavy regions of the National Capital Region (NCR). For instance, as businesses and data needs expand in areas like Rohini, North West Delhi, and surrounding industrial zones, the availability of localized, high-capacity hyperscale infrastructure will be critical to sustaining innovation and local service delivery.
Economic Impact and Employment
The investment, backed by global giants Blackstone and the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB), is expected to generate tens of thousands of local jobs in construction, development, and operations. Beyond employment, the project is set to strengthen local supply chains, improve energy efficiency, and cement India’s status as a premier destination for global technology capital.
