Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday welcomed AirTrunk’s plan to invest around Rs 3 lakh crore, about USD 30 billion, in India and develop 5 GW of data centre capacity, calling it one of the largest proposed investments in the country’s digital infrastructure ecosystem.
In a post on X, the Prime Minister said India’s digital infrastructure journey is gaining momentum with AirTrunk’s announcement.
“India’s digital infrastructure journey is gathering remarkable momentum. AirTrunk has announced plans to invest around Rs 3 lakh crore, approximately USD 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,” Modi said.
He added, “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 world’s digital economy is increasingly being shaped in India!”
Meanwhile, AirTrunk said in a statement that it plans to invest more than Rs 3 lakh crore by 2030 to expand digital infrastructure capacity, positioning India as a cornerstone of its global growth strategy and one of its most significant long-term investment markets.
The company said its proposed development pipeline, spread across multiple states and Union territories, would support India’s ambition to become a global destination for AI and cloud infrastructure investments while boosting economic activity, employment and the technology ecosystem.
Through the acquisition, AirTrunk’s existing development pipeline in India now includes 6,000 MW across Mumbai, Chennai and Hyderabad, the statement said.
AirTrunk Founder and CEO Robin Khuda hailed India’s potential in AI and cloud infrastructure, citing proactive government initiatives, a highly skilled talent pool and abundant renewable energy.
“India is taking a top-down approach to AI with clear government-led initiatives, world-class talent and massive renewable energy availability. We were bullish on India before entering through Lumina. After discussions with government leaders this week, we are doubling down on that commitment,” Khuda said.
