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Larsen & Toubro And Tamil Nadu Government Sign Pact To Build Data Centre At Kanchipuram

Larsen & Toubro And Tamil Nadu Government Sign Pact To Build Data Centre At Kanchipuram

Discover the benefits of L&T's new data centre in Kanchipuram. Learn how it will create jobs and boost the local economy. Read more!

Larsen & Toubro And Tamil Nadu Government Sign Pact To Build Data Centre At Kanchipuram
Victor DeyΒ·Published Updated

Key takeaways

  • Larsen & Toubro has partnered with the Tamil Nadu Government to establish a data centre in Kanchipuram.
  • The project will create approximately 1,100 jobs, with 600 direct positions and 500 indirect roles.
  • L&T aims to utilise technology and innovation for sustainable growth in the data centre sector.
  • The Tamil Nadu Government will support the initiative with infrastructure and power supply.
  • The data centre will offer comprehensive solutions, including multi-cloud and cybersecurity services.
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Larsen & Toubro (L&T) recently announced that it has entered into a pact with the Tamil Nadu Government to establish a data centre in the state. L&T will establish 90 MW capacity data centres and associated units in a phased manner in Kanchipuram over the next five years. The company envisages employing around 1,100 people -- 600 direct and 500 indirect -- in the project.

The Government of Tamil Nadu will provide uninterrupted power supply and other infrastructure support on a best-effort basis that will bring tangible economic and social benefits to the people of the state.

''L&T has signed an MoU with the Government of Tamil Nadu to establish a data centre at Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu,'' the company said in a filing to the BSE

''Tamil Nadu is on a growth trajectory, and we are delighted to partner with the Government of Tamil Nadu to propel this growth by building a data centre that will further trigger development by attracting investments and generating jobs for the people of Kanchipuram,'' said S N Subrahmanyan, L&T CEO and MD.

L&T will establish hyperscale data centres at Kanchipuram to provide comprehensive solutions and end-to-end data centre services, with multi-cloud managed and cyber security services, digital transformation integration services, and application integration services. The company will employ around 1,100 people (600 direct and 500 indirect) in the project. L&T said that it is using technology and innovation for sustainable growth.

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