STT GDC India has announced an investment worth INR 1900 crores to expand its presence in the country. The company, which is one of the oldest data centre operators in India, recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Tamil Nadu during the Tamil Nadu Global Investors Meet 2024.
The company currently has close to 45 MW of operational capacity in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The STT Chennai 2 facility located in its Ambattur campus stands out as one of India’s largest operational data centres with a sprawling space of over 4 lakh sq. ft. and an impressive 25 MW critical IT load capacity.
STT GDC India envisages creating additional data centre capacity of up to 80 MW critical IT load in multiple phases over the next 5 to 7 years across suitable locations in the state.
The spirit of cooperation between STT GDC India and the Government of Tamil Nadu is expected to drive significant growth in the Data centre space, create incremental employment opportunities, and contribute to the overall development of the state’s digital infrastructure.
This MoU reflects the efforts of the government of Tamil Nadu to develop and oversee the growth of advanced data centre facilities in the region and leverage the unique potential of Tamil Nadu, with its advanced state of industrialization and international connectivity, as one of the leading data centre hubs in India and the region.
“We are confident that this collaboration will not only enhance our operational capacity but also contribute to the overall development of the digital infrastructure in Tamil Nadu. Together, we’re laying the groundwork for innovation and progress that will benefit businesses and communities alike,” Sumit Mukhija, executive director & chief executive officer at STT GDC India, said.
