India is gearing up to become an AI powerhouse as the data center giant promises a $3.2 billion investment to expand capacity by 550 MW by 2030.

India’s digital economy is growing at an unprecedented pace, driven by rising data consumption, cloud adoption and digital transformation, leading to an increase in demand for reliable and scalable data center facilities.

The rise of artificial intelligence is also increasing this need and to meet this demand, ST Telemedia Global Data Centers (STT GDC) is investing $3.2 billion (INR 26,000 crores) to expand its data centers in India with a staggering capacity of 550 MW over the next five , six years.

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

A huge investment aimed at developing digital infrastructure

The move is expected to almost triple STT GDC India’s current IT capacity as it currently operates 28 data centers across 10 major cities with a total IT capacity of 318 MW.

STT GDC India has partnered with Tata Communications, which offers expertise in digital infrastructure and connectivity services, helping it scale and grow across multiple locations in India.

STT GDC’s commitment to India’s digital future was further highlighted at the recent Business Roundtable organized 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 the 10th anniversary^vol anniversary this year, the launch of this ambitious expansion is a sign of our confidence in Digital India and the future of one of the strategic and fastest growing STT GDC markets in the world,” said Bruno Lopez, President and Group CEO, ST Telemedia Global Data Centers.

“Prime Minister Modi’s vision for Digital India has paved the way for possibilities; India’s current digital economy growth rate of almost three times the overall GDP allows the country to achieve a $1 trillion digital economy by 2027-2028. At STT GDC, we want to play an active role in co-investing and contributing to India’s long-term success by investing in core digital infrastructure that will help further accelerate Digital India. We are excited about the opportunities ahead and are confident that we can significantly contribute to India’s digital transformation,” concluded Lopez.