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Anant Raj's Rs 4,500 Crore Bet: Andhra Pradesh Data Center Expansion Revealed

Anant Raj Cloud has signed a major MoU with Andhra Pradesh for data center development. The company plans to invest Rs 4,500 crore in two phases for advanced data center infrastructure. This project is expected to create approximately 16,000 jobs combined while boosting the state's digital ecosystem. The investment comes as part of Anant Raj's broader expansion strategy to reach 307 MW data center capacity by 2031-32.

Key Points: Anant Raj Cloud Signs Andhra Pradesh Data Center MoU

  • Rs 4,500 crore investment executed in two phases for advanced data centers
  • Project expected to create 8,500 direct and 7,500 indirect jobs
  • MoU signed with APEDB in presence of Minister Nara Lokesh
  • Expansion adds to existing 307 MW data center capacity under development
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Anant Raj plans Rs 4,500 crore data center investment in Andhra Pradesh; signs MoU with state govt

Anant Raj Cloud invests Rs 4,500 crore in Andhra Pradesh data centers, creating 16,000 jobs and boosting state's digital infrastructure with government partnership.

"The collaboration aims to accelerate the development of world-class digital infrastructure in Andhra Pradesh - Anant Raj Limited"

New Delhi, November 15

Anant Raj subsidiary Anant Raj Cloud has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Andhra Pradesh for the development of new data center facilities and an IT park in the eastern coastal state.

The MoU was signed with the Andhra Pradesh Economic Development Board (APEDB), in the presence of Nara Lokesh, Minister for Information Technology, Electronics and Communications, Government of Andhra Pradesh.

Under this MoU, signed on Friday, Anant Raj Cloud will invest approximately Rs 4,500 crore, to be executed in two phases, towards building advanced Data Center infrastructure and cloud services, the company informed stock exchanges on Saturday.

The project is expected to create approximately 8,500 direct and 7,500 indirect jobs, while bolstering the state's digital ecosystem, the company said.

This planned investment and expansion are over and above the company's existing 307 MW of data center capacity currently under development, it said. The collaboration aims to accelerate the development of world-class digital infrastructure in Andhra Pradesh, with APEDB providing facilitation support and coordination with relevant government bodies for timely execution.

Anant Raj Limited currently operates 28 MW of IT load across its campuses in Manesar and Panchkula and aims to expand total capacity to 307 MW by 2031-32 across Manesar, Panchkula, and Rai, backed by a USD 2.1 billion capex plan.

In June 2024, Anant Raj had partnered with Orange Business, the French IT and telecom services provider, to deliver managed cloud services in India.

The Group reiterated on Saturday that it remains on track to achieve an installed IT load capacity of 117 MW by 2027-28 across its three data centre locations.

Established in 1969, Anant Raj started as a real estate company. For the first half of 2025-26, the company reported revenue of Rs 1,223.20 crore and a profit after tax (PAT) of Rs 264.08 crore, it stated.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Rs 4,500 crore investment is massive! Hope the state government ensures proper infrastructure development to support this project. We need more such investments in tier-2 cities rather than concentrating everything in metros.
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Arjun K
Excellent move! Andhra Pradesh has been attracting good investments lately. The 8,500 direct jobs will be a game-changer for local youth. Hope they focus on skill development programs to prepare local talent for these opportunities.
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Sarah B
While this sounds promising, I hope they consider the environmental impact. Data centers consume enormous amounts of electricity and water for cooling. Would be good to know their sustainability plans and renewable energy usage.
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Vikram M
Anant Raj's partnership with Orange Business shows they're serious about global standards. This will boost India's position in the global digital economy. More such collaborations needed! 💪
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Karthik V
Good to see real estate companies diversifying into tech infrastructure. Anant Raj's experience in construction should help them execute this project efficiently. Hope they meet their 2027-28 targets on time.

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