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Google to continue expanding capacity of India data centre zones

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Google to continue expanding capacity of India data centre zones

- Google Cloud India is experiencing significant growth and will continue to invest in expanding its capacity. - Indian organizations can now store their data and process machine learning locally within India using Google's Gemini 1.5 Flash model. - Google Cloud is working with EkStep Foundation to create a "DPI in a box" model, allowing other nations to build their digital infrastructure. - The deployment of DPI solutions by Google Cloud will focus on countries in the global South, including the Caribbean, Africa, and Southeast Asia. - Google Cloud is the only cloud provider offering variants across public cloud, edge, and the air-gap model. - Partnerships have been formed with leading Indian companies, including HDFC Ergo, Federal Bank, Mahindra Group, Apollo Hospitals, TMRW, and IndiGo, for adoption of AI technology across sectors.

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Mint Primer: Can India turn into a global hub for data centres? | Mint

Livemint

Livemint · 9m ago

Mint Primer: Can India turn into a global hub for data centres? | Mint

India’s data centre capacity is poised for significant growth, potentially more than doubling to 2-2.3GW by FY27, fueled by increasing digitalization, data localization regulations, AI uptake, and 5G adoption. With about 150 data centres, major players like AWS, Microsoft, and Google are expanding, but India only holds 3% of global capacity despite hosting 20% of global data. Key cities like Mumbai dominate capacity, though smaller cities offer cost advantages and growing infrastructure.

MeitY jumpstarts talks on data centre policy to boost capacity - The Economic Times

Economic Times

Economic Times · 2m ago

MeitY jumpstarts talks on data centre policy to boost capacity - The Economic Times

The Indian government, via the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, is revisiting its national data centre policy to boost investment, capacity, and distribution of data centres across the country. The policy aims to streamline approvals, promote domestic manufacturing, and offer incentives. It plans to integrate elements from state policies and establish Data Centre Economic Zones (DCEZs). Despite existing policies, most data centres remain concentrated in major metros, and permissions remain complex to secure.

India's data centre market to grow 21% to reach 3,400 MW by 2030

Economic Times

Economic Times · 8m ago

India's data centre market to grow 21% to reach 3,400 MW by 2030

India's data centre market is rapidly expanding, projected to grow at a CAGR of 21% to reach 3,400 MW IT capacity by 2030. The growth, driven by cloud computing, big data, IoT, AI, and digital transformation, saw 407 MW IT capacity absorbed in 2024, with 191 MW added. Major cities like Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Pune lead market absorption and land acquisitions for data centre expansion. Increasing 5G penetration also boosts demand for edge data centres in Tier-II and Tier-III cities.

India's data centre capacity to double to 2,000 MW by 2026

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

India's data centre capacity to double to 2,000 MW by 2026

India's data centre capacity is projected to double to 2,000 MW by 2026. This growth is fueled by the country's shift towards becoming a developed market economy and an increase in 'green energy' solutions. The data centre industry is expected to experience a revenue growth of 32% between FY24 and FY26. Despite India generating about 20% of global data, its data centre capacity currently only accounts for 3%. However, the wave of digitization and the expansion of e-commerce, fintech platforms, online streaming, and gaming services in India are expected to drive a robust demand for data centres.

Google to invest $10 Bn in Visakhapatnam data centre cluster

Entrackr

Entrackr · 12d ago

Google to invest $10 Bn in Visakhapatnam data centre cluster

Google is planning a massive push in India by investing $10 billion to build a new data centre cluster in and around Visakhapatnam. The project will include three campuses in nearby villages such as Adavivaram, Tarluvada, and Rambilli, and will have a total power capacity of 1 gigawatt. Key infrastructure steps include laying three submarine cables, building cable landing stations, and deploying high-capacity fiber and telecom networks. Google aims to make these centres fully operational by July 2028. The deal is expected to be formalized when top Google executives meet with Andhra Pradesh’s IT and Electronics Minister Nara Lokesh in New Delhi on October 14. This will likely be the largest-ever direct investment by Google in India’s digital infrastructure. Earlier, Google had signed a memorandum of understanding with the Andhra Pradesh government in December 2024, soon after a change in state leadership. The state government is also pushing to amend laws and issues related to data to make it easier for such large digital projects to proceed. Visakhapatnam’s data centre cluster will be part of India’s first AI Infrastructure Hub, a zone meant to concentrate cutting-edge digital infrastructure. The aim is to boost advanced research, AI capabilities, and related technology growth in Andhra Pradesh and across India. At present, Google operates data centres in 11 other countries but has no cluster of this scale yet in India.

ET Leadership Dialogues: Win the AI race by building the backend, say industry executives

Economic Times

Economic Times · 2m ago

ET Leadership Dialogues: Win the AI race by building the backend, say industry executives

Industry executives at the ET Leadership Dialogues emphasized the need for infrastructure expansion and government support to accelerate AI adoption in India. Although India generates 20% of the world's data, it only possesses 3% of global data centre capacity. There's potential to boost exports and local economies through expanded data centres. A Deloitte report suggests India could become an AI and data centre hub, necessitating streamlined regulations, renewable energy, and AI-focused public infrastructure.

Google to invest $1 billion in UK data centre

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Google to invest $1 billion in UK data centre

Google has announced plans to invest $1 billion in a new data centre in the United Kingdom, further expanding its presence in the market. The data centre will be located in Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, on a site purchased by Google in October 2020. The move aims to meet the growing demand for Google's AI and cloud services in the region, where the company already has offices under development and a research collaboration with the University of Cambridge.

UP CM lays foundation of CEL-ESDS green data centre entailing Rs 1,000 crore investment - The Economic Times

Economic Times

Economic Times · 3m ago

UP CM lays foundation of CEL-ESDS green data centre entailing Rs 1,000 crore investment - The Economic Times

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath laid the foundation of the CEL-ESDS Green Data Centre, a first-of-its-kind initiative in India, with a 30 MW capacity. Located in Sahibabad, it involves a Rs 1,000 crore investment by Centre of Electronics and ESDS. The data centre aims for Tier 3 compliance, ensuring minimal downtime. The project represents a significant collaboration with the private sector, reflecting CEL’s potential for contributing to a developed India.

STT GDC to invest $3.2 billion in India to expand data centre capacity

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

STT GDC to invest $3.2 billion in India to expand data centre capacity

ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC) has announced an investment of $3.2 billion to expand its data centre capacity in India. The investment will increase the company's IT load capacity by 550 megawatts over the next five to six years, nearly tripling its current capacity. STT GDC India currently has 28 data centres across 10 cities and serves about 1,000 enterprise customers. The investment aims to meet the growing demands of India's digital economy, driven by increased data consumption, cloud computing, and digital transformation. STT GDC holds a 28% market share by revenue in India.

Third-party data centre capacity projected to reach 2,500 MW by FY28: Icra - The Economic Times

Economic Times

Economic Times · 25d ago

Third-party data centre capacity projected to reach 2,500 MW by FY28: Icra - The Economic Times

India's digital infrastructure is set for major growth. Data centre capacity will double by fiscal year 2028. Investments of approximately Rs 90,000 crore will drive this expansion. Mumbai leads in data centre operations. A proposed tax exemption policy could further boost growth. Edge data centres are gaining importance. Renewable energy use is also increasing among data centre operators.

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