Uber and the Adani Group have agreed to build Uber’s first data centre in India [1, 2, 3].
The partnership marks a significant shift in how the ride-hailing platform manages its digital operations within one of its largest markets. By localizing its data infrastructure, Uber aims to reduce latency and comply with evolving regional technology standards.
CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said the collaboration on Wednesday following a meeting with Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani in Ahmedabad [2, 3]. The move is designed to strengthen Uber’s technology and innovation footprint in the country [1, 4].
According to the companies, the new facility will support AI-ready technology and allow Uber to scale its digital infrastructure and operations [1, 4]. This infrastructure is expected to play a critical role in the deployment of advanced machine learning models, and real-time data processing for the platform's Indian user base.
While the exact city for the data centre has not been disclosed, the partnership leverages the Adani Group's extensive experience in industrial infrastructure and energy [2, 3]. The collaboration aligns with a broader trend of global tech firms establishing local data residency to optimize performance, a necessity for high-frequency services like ride-hailing.
Uber has not released a specific timeline for the completion of the facility, but the agreement establishes the framework for the project's development [1, 4].
“Uber and the Adani Group have agreed to build Uber’s first data centre in India.”
This partnership signals Uber's commitment to the Indian market by moving away from reliance on offshore or third-party cloud hubs. By partnering with the Adani Group, Uber gains a local industrial ally to navigate India's complex regulatory and physical infrastructure landscape, while simultaneously preparing its backend for the heavy computational demands of artificial intelligence.
