Australian data center operator AirTrunk has committed $30 billion to build 5GW of AI data center capacity across India by 2030—one of the largest commitments to India's digital infrastructure sector in years.
The Blackstone-backed company, which entered India this year through the acquisition of Lumina CloudInfra, is positioning the country as a global AI powerhouse. Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted on X that the investment would strengthen India's position as a world-class cloud computing and AI hub.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis revealed that AirTrunk is planning a 3GW data center at Raigad Pen Growth Center in the western state—involving roughly ₹2 trillion (around $21 billion) in investment. The company has a development pipeline of about 600MW spread across Mumbai, Chennai, and Hyderabad.
Amazon, Google, Microsoft, OpenAI, and Uber are all expanding cloud and AI infrastructure in India. Indian companies including Reliance Industries, Adani Group, and TCS are pursuing their own plans.
Data centers consume large amounts of electricity. Industry experts warn that electricity, water, and land constraints could become serious bottlenecks as demand rises. India's government is offering foreign cloud providers tax exemptions through 2047 on services sold overseas from Indian data centers.
India's data center capacity is projected to reach 8GW by 2030, up from 1.5GW today. With Modi's backing and billions in investment commitments, the country is becoming a major hub for AI infrastructure.
