AirTrunk, a data centre operator backed by Blackstone Inc., plans to invest approximately $30 billion [1] to build data centre capacity in India.
This massive infrastructure push comes as India seeks to expand its digital capabilities to accommodate the surge in artificial intelligence and cloud computing. The investment represents a significant bet on the South Asian nation's role as a global hub for digital services.
The company aims to develop more than five GW [1] of data centre capacity by 2030 [1]. According to reports, the capital will be deployed over the next four years starting from 2026 [1], [2]. This scale of investment is intended to support the country's broader digital-infrastructure ambitions [2], [3].
AirTrunk is supported by Blackstone Inc. and the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) [1], [2]. The firm is positioning itself to capture the rapidly expanding demand for high-performance computing required by AI models, and enterprise cloud migrations [2], [3].
The total investment of $30 billion [1] is equivalent to approximately ₹3 lakh crore [1]. By establishing this capacity, AirTrunk intends to provide the underlying physical architecture necessary for the next phase of India's technological growth.
The deployment of these facilities will focus on scalability and power efficiency to meet the rigorous demands of modern data processing. The project timeline aligns with India's strategic goals to modernize its tech stack and attract more global hyperscalers to the region [2], [3].
“AirTrunk plans to invest approximately $30 billion to build data centre capacity in India.”
This investment signals a shift toward heavy infrastructure spending to support the AI revolution in India. By focusing on gigawatt-scale capacity, AirTrunk and Blackstone are preparing for a future where data processing needs will grow exponentially, potentially making India a primary destination for global cloud providers and AI developers.
