Adani Group, a major Indian conglomerate, has announced a $100 billion investment to construct AI-focused data centers across India, marking a significant step towards enhancing India’s participation in the global AI arena. The investment, spanning the next decade, aims to establish energy-efficient data centers tailored for AI workloads, anticipating a subsequent $150 billion in related investments and fostering a $250 billion AI infrastructure ecosystem in India by 2035.
This strategic move by Adani aligns with the surging global interest in AI infrastructure, with a shift towards diverse locations for computing resources, energy sustainability, and favorable regulations. India’s burgeoning digital economy and expanding renewable energy capabilities have positioned the nation as a prominent hub for data centers and AI infrastructure.
Adani Group’s collaboration with tech giants like Google and Microsoft will see the development of expansive AI data center campuses in Visakhapatnam, Noida, Hyderabad, and Pune, with an extended partnership with Flipkart focusing on another AI data center.
The ambitious plan entails deploying up to 5 gigawatts of data center capacity, reflecting Adani’s commitment to driving India’s self-reliance in AI infrastructure. This initiative underscores India’s evolving prominence in the global AI landscape.
Source: TechCrunch