Amazon, Microsoft, Google and Meta are committing billions, driven by India’s digital scale, low-cost data and policy stability
New facilities across major cities reflect rapid growth, positioning India as a key global hub for AI and cloud infrastructure
Data centres demand massive power and water, making early choices on energy sourcing and cooling technologies critical
Hyperscale projects can boost jobs, skills and local ecosystems, as seen in Google’s Visakhapatnam investment
Renewable energy use, water-efficient cooling and balanced capacity planning are essential to avoid environmental stress
Responsible infrastructure, skilling and R&D will determine whether India can lead in AI without compromising sustainability