The Australian data center operator plans to set up 5GW of capacity in India.
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naddr1qv…eja3AirTrunk commits $30B to build 5GW of AI data centers in India Blackstone-backed AirTrunk announced a $30 billion investment in India by 2030 to develop 5 gigawatts of new data center capacity. This expansion is driven by India's increasing appeal for AI infrastructure and supported by government incentives like tax exemptions. The investment aligns with broader trends of major tech companies and Indian conglomerates expanding their data center presence in the country. - AirTrunk will invest $30 billion in India by 2030, developing 5 gigawatts of new data center capacity. - This commitment is one of the largest for India's digital infrastructure sector. - India is becoming a key destination for AI infrastructure, with projected data center capacity to reach 8GW by 2030. - The Indian government offers tax exemptions to attract foreign cloud providers. - AirTrunk has a development pipeline of 600MW across Mumbai, Chennai, and Hyderabad, and is planning a 3GW data center in Raigad, Maharashtra. - Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated the investment will strengthen India's position as a global hub for cloud computing and AI. - Other companies like Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and Indian firms Reliance Industries and Adani Group are also investing in India's data center infrastructure. - Potential bottlenecks include resource issues like electricity, water, and land. - AirTrunk's investment is supported by government backing, technical talent, and access to renewable energy. Continue reading https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/05/airtrunk-commits-30b-to-build-5gw-of-ai-data-centers-in-india/