PM Modi hails AirTrunk's $30 bn investment plan to boost employment, support local supply chains
New Delhi, June 5
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday lauded hyperscale data centre specialist AirTrunk for its announcement to invest nearly Rs 3 lakh crore in India to develop 5 gigawatts of data centre capacity, which will be among the country's largest proposed investments in the digital infrastructure ecosystem.
PM Modi shared the information via social media, noting that "India's digital infrastructure journey is gathering remarkable momentum."
"AirTrunk has announced plans to invest around Rs. 3 lakh crore ($30 billion) in India, and develop 5 GW of data centre capacity. This is among the largest proposed investments in the country's digital infrastructure ecosystem," he said.
PM Modi further added that such investments will boost India's position as a global hub for cloud computing and artificial intelligence, creating employment opportunities.
"Such investments will strengthen India's position as a global hub for cloud computing and AI, while generating employment opportunities, supporting local supply chains and accelerating innovation-led growth. It is clear that the future of the world's digital economy is increasingly being shaped in India!," the Prime Minister said.
The announcement follows AirTrunk Founder and Chief Executive Officer Robin Khuda's first senior government engagement program in India since the company entered the market by acquiring Lumina CloudInfra in April 2026.
The transaction brought AirTrunk with an initial development pipeline of 600 megawatts (MW) distributed across Mumbai, Chennai, and Hyderabad.
During his visit, he met with Federal representatives and State Ministers in Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh, to discuss infrastructure, energy, and policy frameworks necessary to sustain AI-driven growth.
As per AirTrunk, India's digital initiatives, including the IndiaAI Mission with over Rs 10,000 crore (USD 1.2 billion) in funding and the Rs 76,000 crore (USD 9 billion) India Semiconductor Mission, creates a strong investment climate for long-term growth in cloud and artificial intelligence.
The planned 5GW capacity expansion is expected to generate significant local economic activity and support tens of thousands of jobs across development, construction, and operational stages. The investment will also boost localisation of supply chains and deepen engagement with domestic businesses.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Impressive numbers but I hope this truly translates into jobs for local engineers and technicians, not just foreign experts. Also, need to ensure data privacy laws keep pace with such massive data center expansions.
As an investor, this is exciting. India's digital ecosystem is maturing rapidly. The combination of AI mission, semiconductor push, and now hyperscale data centers makes India a compelling destination for tech investments.
This is fantastic news! The IndiaAI Mission with ₹10,000 crore and the Semiconductor Mission with ₹76,000 crore are creating a strong foundation. AirTrunk's investment shows global confidence in Modi's policies. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
While the investment is welcome, we should question the environmental impact of 5 GW data centers. India's energy grid is still coal-heavy. The government needs to ensure these facilities are powered by renewable energy to meet climate goals.
Big tech is betting on India's talent pool and digital infrastructure. This $30B investment plus the semiconductor push could position India as an alternative to China for global tech supply chains. Smart move by AirTrunk.
Mumbai, Chennai, and Hyderabad getting initial 600 MW — great cities for data centers! Hope they also look at tier-2 cities like Pune, Ahmedabad, and Bengal
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