BS Manthan: Experts urge green data centre policy as AI power use surges

Last Updated: Feb 26 2026 | 6:59 PM IST

India will need to factor in the green energy component in its data centre policy framework as the country’s ever-expanding digital footprint, driven by the burgeoning rise in artificial intelligence (AI) systems, creates demand for more storage space, experts said. At a panel discussion during the ongoing two-day BS Manthan Summit, experts including Mohit Bhargava, country director, India Energy and Climate Center, Goldman School of Public Policy, UC Berkeley; Nikhil Dhingra, chief executive officer (CEO), ACME Solar; and Sunil Gupta, co-founder, managing director and CEO, Yotta Data Services, opined that a comprehensive ‘green’ data centre policy was needed to drive the sustainability and efficiency of India’s storage market.

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Updated On: 26 Feb 2026 | 7:05 PM IST

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Updated On: 26 Feb 2026 | 5:39 PM IST

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Updated On: 26 Feb 2026 | 5:29 PM IST

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Updated On: 26 Feb 2026 | 5:23 PM IST

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Updated On: 26 Feb 2026 | 5:03 PM IST

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Business Standard Manthan - 2026 | Day 2- Hall 1

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Updated On: 25 Feb 2026 | 6:47 AM IST