Key facts
- AirTrunk plans to invest over $30 billion in India by 2030.
- The investment aims to build over 5 gigawatts of digital infrastructure capacity.
- Paytm founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma commented on the investment.
AirTrunk, a hyperscale data centre operator backed by investment firm Blackstone, has announced plans to invest more than INR 3,000 billion ($30 billion) in India by 2030. This significant investment aims to build over 5 gigawatts of digital infrastructure capacity across multiple states and union territories. The move positions India as a cornerstone of AirTrunk's global digital infrastructure strategy, responding to the growing demand for data processing and AI capabilities in the region. Paytm founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma hailed the investment, calling it a landmark moment for the country's AI ambitions.