India Wants To Become An AI Powerhouse

Forget China or the United States for now and check out the unprecedented pace of growth of India’s digital economy. Its growth was fueled by increasing data consumption, cloud adoption, and digital transformation, leading to demand for reliable and scalable data center facilities rising.

The expansion of AI also adds to this need, and in order to meet this demand, ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC) is investing about US$ 3.2 billion to expand its data centre capacity in India by a staggering 550MW over the next five to six years.

STT GDC is one of the India's leading data center colocation services provider, and its latest investment will enable the company to deliver the much-needed infrastructure, supporting businesses as they scale in India’s rapidly evolving digital ecosystem.

This move is set to nearly triple STT GDC India's current IT load capacity, as it currently operates 28 data centers across 10 major cities, with a total IT load capacity of 318MW.

STT GDC India operates in partnership with Tata Communications, which offers expertise in digital infrastructure and connectivity services, helping scale operations and expand across multiple locations in India.

STT GDC’s commitment to India’s digital future was further highlighted during a recent Business Roundtable hosted by the Singapore Business Federation, which brought together Singapore business leaders with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss opportunities for collaboration and investment.

"As we celebrate STT GDC's 10th anniversary this year, embarking on this ambitious expansion is a sign of our confidence in Digital India and the future of one of STT GDC's strategic and fastest growing markets globally,” said Bruno Lopez, President and Group Chief Executive Officer, ST Telemedia Global Data Centres.