WEF 2025: CtrlS to invest Rs 10,000 crore in AI Datacentre cluster in Hyderabad

IANS January 22, 2025 318 views

CtrlS Datacenters is making a massive move in Hyderabad by investing Rs 10,000 crore to build a cutting-edge AI datacentre cluster. The project, announced at the World Economic Forum in Davos, will have a 400 MW capacity and create nearly 3,600 jobs in the region. Telangana's government is fully supporting this initiative, seeing it as a key opportunity to establish the state as a digital technology hub. This investment signals a significant boost for India's AI and technology infrastructure landscape.

"This collaboration with CtrlS is a significant milestone in our journey to establish Telangana as a global leader in digital infrastructure" - D. Sridhar Babu, Minister of IT and Industry
Hyderabad, Jan 22: Asia's leading data centre provider CtrlS Datacenters Limited will invest Rs 10,000 crore to set up an Artificial Intelligence (AI) datacentre cluster in Hyderabad.

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CtrlS to create 400 MW AI datacentre cluster in Hyderabad

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Project expected to generate 3,600 direct and indirect jobs

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Supported by Telangana government's progressive tech policies

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Aims to enhance state's digital infrastructure capabilities

The company signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Telangana government in this regard during the ongoing World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland.

According to the Chief Minister's Office, the data centre cluster will come up with a capacity of 400 MW. The facility is expected to generate direct and indirect employment for 3,600 people and contribute significantly to the state’s economy through incremental tax revenues.

This agreement demonstrates Telangana's commitment to fostering innovation, driving investments, and positioning the state as a leading digital infrastructure hub, it said.

"This collaboration with CtrlS is a significant milestone in our journey to establish Telangana as a global leader in digital infrastructure and technology. The AI centre cluster will not only enhance the state's IT capabilities but also create substantial employment opportunities, contributing to our vision of inclusive growth," said Minister for Information Technology and Industry D. Sridhar Babu.

Jayesh Ranjan, Special Chief Secretary, Information and Commerce and IT Departments, said the partnership highlights Telangana's proactive approach to supporting large-scale investments in the IT sector.

"With our investor-friendly policies, such as the Data Center Policy and TG-iPASS framework, we are confident in the seamless execution of this landmark project," he said.

Sridhar Pinnapureddy, Founder and CEO, CtrlS Datacenters Limited, said that the AI Datacenter Cluster will set new benchmarks in innovation, sustainability, and digital infrastructure.

Meanwhile, Minister Sridhar Babu posted on the social media platform 'X' that he had a fruitful discussion with Andrew Byrne, Vice President, Uber, on their expansion plans in Telangana.

"Uber is set to scale up operations, launch Uber Green and Uber Shuttle, and create thousands of livelihood opportunities in our state. Hyderabad's status as a tech and mobility hub makes it the perfect partner for Uber's innovations. Together, we're shaping a smarter, greener transportation ecosystem," said the minister.

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