STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY India Data Centre Capacity Hits 1,789 MW; AI, Cloud Demand Drives Growth

India’s data centre sector is witnessing strong growth, driven by hyperscale cloud adoption, artificial intelligence (AI) deployments and enterprise digital transformation. According to Cushman & Wakefield’s India Data Centre H1 2026 Update, the country’s top seven data centre markets added 178 MW of capacity during the first half of 2026. Total operational capacity reached 1,789 […]

CW Bureau · Sep 16, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Adani Enterprises Arm AdaniConneX Buys Chandenvalle Infra For ₹536 Cr

AdaniConneX Pvt Ltd (ACX), a joint venture of Adani Enterprises Ltd, has acquired a 100% equity stake in Chandenvalle Infra Park Ltd (CIPL) from Adani Power Ltd for a cash consideration of ₹535.69 crore. The transaction has been completed and will support ACX’s plans to establish data centre infrastructure facilities, strengthening its platform for the […]

CW Bureau · Aug 28, 2026

INFRASTRUCTURE Jio, ACES Sign 25-Year Deal For 4G, 5G Link Across Mumbai Metro Line-3

Reliance Jio has signed a 25-year agreement with ACES India Pvt Ltd to provide 4G and 5G mobile connectivity across Mumbai Metro Aqua Line-3, covering its underground stations and tunnels. Under the partnership, Jio will deliver mobile services over the infrastructure deployed by ACES India, enabling high-capacity data, voice and digital connectivity across the metro […]

CW Bureau · Aug 19, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY L&T Transfers Data Centre, Cloud Business To Vyoma.AI For ₹1,400 Cr

Larsen & Toubro Ltd has executed a Business Transfer Agreement with its wholly owned subsidiary Vyoma.AI Ltd for transferring its Data Centre and Cloud Services Business on a going-concern basis. The business will be transferred through a slump sale for an aggregate consideration of ₹1,400 crore, subject to closing adjustments. Vyoma will issue fully paid-up […]

CW Bureau · Aug 11, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Vertiv, IIT Madras Pravartak Take Data Centre Skills Drive To Maharashtra

Vertiv, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure, is supporting the expansion of IIT Madras Pravartak Technologies Foundation’s data centre skilling initiative into Maharashtra through its corporate social responsibility (CSR) programme. As part of the initiative, IIT Madras Pravartak Technologies Foundation has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ratan Tata Maharashtra State Skills University […]

CW Bureau · Aug 10, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Bharti Airtel To Acquire 85% Stake In Two Firms To Expand Data Centre Biz

Bharti Airtel Ltd, a leading telecom services provider, has entered into agreements to acquire an 85% stake each in Rochak Systems Pvt Ltd and Rovision Tech Hub Pvt Ltd to support the expansion of its data centre business through Nxtra Data. The acquisitions will be completed in one or more tranches. Airtel said the transactions […]

CW Bureau · Aug 7, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY AI Helps Developing Nations Surpass A Century Of Progress In A Decade

Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to compress a century of development into a decade for developing economies, provided governments move quickly to strengthen electricity access, internet connectivity, digital skills and institutional capacity, according to the latest World Development Report 2026 released by the World Bank Group. The report, titled The Promise of Artificial Intelligence, […]

CW Bureau · Aug 5, 2026

INFRASTRUCTURE Indus Towers Targets Africa Growth With Telecom Tower Rollout In FY27

Indus Towers Ltd is betting on Africa as its next growth frontier, with commercial rollout activities expected to gather pace during FY27 after laying the groundwork in three key markets, Nigeria, Uganda and Zambia. In his message to shareholders in the company’s Annual Report 2026, Managing Director and CEO Prachur Sah said the company’s entry […]

CW Bureau · Jul 29, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY HFCL Expands Optical Connectivity Capacity, Okays ₹215-Cr Data Centre

HFCL, a technology enterprise engaged in optical fibre, optical fibre cables and digital connectivity solutions, is strengthening its position in the fast-growing optical connectivity market, supported by rising investments in AI-driven data centres, cloud infrastructure, next-generation telecom networks and digital infrastructure worldwide. The company is also scaling its defence and aerospace business through indigenous technology […]

CW Bureau · Jul 22, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY HCLTech To Invest ₹3,500 Cr In AI DCs, Tap Into Full-Stack AI Market

HCLTech has announced its entry into the full-stack artificial intelligence (AI) market with a strategic investment of up to ₹3,500 crore to establish AI data centres in India, marking a significant expansion of its AI infrastructure and services portfolio. The company said the investment is aimed at addressing the growing demand for AI-led services and […]

CW Bureau · Jul 13, 2026

INFRASTRUCTURE Bharti Airtel Bets On AI, Cloud And Data Centres To Drive Growth

Bharti Airtel Ltd., one of India’s leading telecommunications and digital services provider, is strengthening its presence in financial services, data centres and cloud computing as part of its strategy to build new growth engines beyond telecom, said Chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal. In his letter to shareholders, Mittal said Airtel’s calibrated investments over the past few […]

CW Team · Jul 12, 2026

MANUFACTURING Cummins India Sees Growth Driven By Infrastructure And Manufacturing

Cummins India Ltd. the leading manufacturer of diesel and natural gas engines, expects its growth momentum to be supported by infrastructure investment, manufacturing expansion, digital infrastructure and resilient domestic demand, said Managing Director Shveta Arya. In her letter to shareholders, Arya said geopolitical developments, changing trade patterns and evolving global supply chains had created uncertainty, […]

CW Bureau · Jul 10, 2026