CtrlS Datacenters has inaugurated a ₹4,000 crore data centre park in Chennai’s Ambattur Industrial Estate, marking a significant expansion of India’s digital infrastructure. The facility, inaugurated by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Tuesday, is expected to attract an indirect investment of ₹50,000 crore and create 500 direct jobs and 9,000 indirect jobs.
Chennai’s Growing Role in India’s Data Centre Ecosystem
According to Sridhar Pinnapureddy, Founder & CEO of CtrlS Datacenters, the facility is part of the company’s broader strategy to develop world-class digital infrastructure in India.
“The launch of our Chennai data centre park signifies a crucial step in our goal to create a top-tier digital ecosystem that meets global standards,” Pinnapureddy said.
The data centre park consists of two buildings with a combined IT load capacity of 72 MW. The facility is:
- Earthquake and flood-resistant, ensuring long-term operational stability.
- Designed with a dedicated gas-insulated substation, guaranteeing a reliable power supply.
- Equipped with high-bandwidth cloud connectivity, catering to hyperscale clients and global cloud service providers.
This development follows CtrlS Datacenters’ recent announcement of a 40-acre data centre park in Hyderabad earlier this year. With Chennai’s data centre capacity projected to double by 2026, the new park is expected to play a key role in Tamil Nadu’s growing technology ecosystem.
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India’s Data Centre Boom Spreads Beyond Metro Hubs
While Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Telangana continue to lead India’s digital infrastructure expansion, other states are also stepping up investments in AI and emerging technologies:
- Andhra Pradesh has partnered with Google to launch the ‘AI for Andhra Pradesh’ initiative, aimed at boosting AI adoption.
- Delhi is exploring the establishment of an AI hub at its planned Electronic City in Baprola.
- Uttar Pradesh is fostering AI innovation in Lucknow, with centres of excellence (CoE) and plans for an AI City. The state’s ₹8.08 lakh crore Budget for 2025-26 highlights investments in AI, education, and urban development.
- Assam is making strides in the semiconductor industry, with a major Tata Group investment in the state.
- Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani has announced a ₹50,000 crore investment in Assam over five years, emphasizing the state’s potential as a “technological paradise”.
- Madhya Pradesh secured ₹25,640 crore in IT and technology investments at the Global Investors Summit 2025, creating nearly 1.83 lakh new jobs.
The Road Ahead for India’s Digital Infrastructure
With India’s data centre market poised for rapid expansion, investments from CtrlS, Tata Group, Reliance, and global tech players are driving the country towards a digitally empowered future. As Chennai, Hyderabad, and other states continue to attract high-value digital investments, India is positioning itself as a key player in the global data centre and AI ecosystem.
