STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY
India Can Become World Data Centre Hub As Investments Eye $200 Bn
India is emerging as one of the world’s most attractive locations for setting up data centres, with investments in the sector potentially reaching around $200 billion, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said. Speaking at a CEO Roundtable on “Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) for Scaling India’s Data Centre Ecosystem” at Vanijya Bhawan in […]
CW Bureau
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Sep 2, 2026
STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY
Vizag’s Data Centre Boom May Create 51,800 Jobs, Boost Housing Demand
Visakhapatnam is poised to emerge as one of India’s largest digital infrastructure hubs, with its expanding data centre ecosystem expected to generate over 51,800 jobs and spur demand for 2.33 crore sq. ft. of residential real estate, according to a new Square Yards report titled How India’s Data Centre Revolution Is Rewriting Real Estate. Employment […]
CW Bureau
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Aug 6, 2026
STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY
India’s Internet Connections Surpass 102.86 Cr On High Digital Transition
India’s digital transformation has gathered remarkable momentum over the past decade, with internet connections rising more than four-fold from 25.15 crore in 2014 to 102.86 crore in 2026, strengthening the country’s position as one of the world’s fastest-growing digital economies. The rapid expansion of digital infrastructure under the Digital India programme has significantly improved connectivity […]
CW Bureau
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Jun 23, 2026
INFRASTRUCTURE
L&T To Invest ₹18,600 Cr In TN’s AI, Electronics And Maritime Sectors
Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has announced plans to invest ₹18,600 crore across data centres, electronics manufacturing and shipbuilding in Tamil Nadu, providing an early boost to the state’s investment ambitions under the newly elected government led by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay. The investment package, expected to create around 8,200 jobs, underscores Tamil Nadu’s growing […]
CW Bureau
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Jun 4, 2026
INFRASTRUCTURE
India’s Infra Push May Get Boost From Domestic Demand And Policy Support
Despite the West Asia conflict and global uncertainties, India’s infrastructure growth story continues to move resolutely towards the Viksit Bharat vision, with tailwinds across sectors. Expanding investment landscapeFrom clean energy diversification (renewables) and logistical debottlenecking (roads), the story is expanding into digitalisation (data centres, smart meters) and decarbonisation (green hydrogen, batteries). This investment momentum will […]
CW Bureau
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Apr 21, 2026
STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY
Tejas Networks Achieves Major Milestone In BharatNet Phase III
Tejas Networks has announced a significant milestone, having cumulatively shipped over 17,000 IP/MPLS routers for the BharatNet Phase III project. Deployment across states and Union territories The company’s industry-leading TJ1400 routers are currently being deployed across nine states and five Union Territories in India by its Project Implementation Agency (PIA) partners. These routers are already […]
CW Bureau
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Mar 30, 2026
