Key takeaways
- CtrlS launches its first Rated-4 datacenter in Kolkata, initiating a ₹2,200 crore investment plan.
- Facility designed to support enterprises, government agencies, and AI-focused tech companies in eastern India.
- Infrastructure includes advanced security, cooling, and dual power sources for reliability and disaster resilience.
- Kolkata's strategic location enhances connectivity to eastern India and neighboring countries, bolstering tech opportunities.
- Future subsea cable connections aim to improve international data access and connectivity by 2026.
CtrlS has opened its first datacenter in Kolkata, marking the start of a ₹2,200 crore plan to build eastern India’s largest datacenter ecosytem. The new facility, located in Bengal Silicon Valley, New Town, is the first in the region to meet the Rated-4 certification standard.
The first phase offers 16 MW of IT load capacity, with plans to expand to over 60 MW in four stages. The site is designed to serve enterprises, government agencies, and large tech companies, including those working on AI.
“This launch is a major milestone in our mission to democratise world-class datacenter infrastructure across India,” said Sridhar Pinnapureddy, founder & CEO, CtrlS Datacenters.
The facility includes high-density rack support, advanced cooling, nine layers of security, dual power sources, and connections to multiple internet providers. It is built to withstand natural disasters and aims for top-level green building certification.
“Kolkata’s location is a natural gateway to eastern and northeastern India, as well as neighbouring countries,” said Kallol Sen, EVP & regional CEO (Kolkata), CtrlS Datacenters. “With a deep talent pool and strong government support, it is the perfect base for high-performance, AI-ready datacenter infrastructure.”
The datacenter connects to four fibre entry points and several internet exchanges. Future links, including the Digha subsea cable landing station set to open in 2026, are expected to improve international connectivity.
