India’s rapidly expanding internet economy is creating a powerful need for large, reliable and uninterrupted data-centre capacity. With smartphone subscriptions growing, monthly mobile data traffic rising sharply, broadband penetration increasing, and digital transactions accelerating each year, the country requires massive infrastructure to store, process and distribute data seamlessly.
In this accelerating digital landscape, Adani Enterprises Ltd (AEL) is uniquely positioned as the only company with integrated capabilities to develop data centres at scale across India.
Adani ConneX: India’s Next-Generation Data Infrastructure Platform
AdaniConneX, the 50:50 joint venture between Adani Enterprises and EdgeConneX — was established to redefine India’s data-centre ecosystem. The JV aims to build a 1 GW data-centre platform that is both environmentally conscious and socially responsible, combining the Adani Group’s unmatched infrastructure expertise with EdgeConneX’s position as one of the world’s largest private data-centre operators.
In a country driven by digital innovation, AdaniConneX intends to stay ahead of the curve by delivering advanced solutions aligned with India’s fast-evolving digital ambitions.
A Transformative Partnership With Google: The Big AI Leap
Adani Enterprises, through AdaniConneX, has entered into a landmark partnership with Google to develop India’s largest AI-focused data-centre campus along with new green-energy infrastructure in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. Google’s AI hub in Visakhapatnam represents a multi-dimensional investment of approximately USD 15 billion over 2026-2030, featuring gigawatt-scale data-centre operations supported by a robust subsea cable network and clean energy to power the most demanding AI workloads in India.
The project, being developed in close collaboration with partners including AdaniConneX and Airtel, is designed to significantly strengthen India’s AI compute capacity. Both companies have also committed to co-investing in new transmission lines, renewable-power generation and innovative energy-storage systems in Andhra Pradesh, supporting data-centre operations while enhancing the resilience and capacity of the state’s electricity grid.
Current Status of Data Centres Under Adani ConneX
Adani ConneX is constructing a nationwide network across Noida, Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad, Vizag and Chennai, with strong emphasis on uptime and renewable-energy integration. The company has outlined planned capacities of 33 MW in Chennai, 50 MW in Noida, 48 MW in Hyderabad, 96 MW in Pune and 30 MW in Navi Mumbai, with each site progressing at different stages.
Chennai and Hyderabad are in Phase II construction, while Navi Mumbai is under active execution. In Noida, core and shell development for 40 MW has been completed, and mechanical, electrical and plumbing installation is underway.
Operationally, Adani ConneX has 17 MW live in Chennai, 10 MW in Noida and 9.6 MW in Hyderabad, while Pune’s first-phase 9.6 MW facility is nearing readiness with progress at over 97 percent in Pune-I and 93 percent in Pune-II.
The platform has already secured more than 210 MW of tied-up capacity and maintains 100 percent uptime across operating centres in Chennai, Noida and Hyderabad. The long-term goal remains building 1 GW of renewable-powered data-centre capacity by 2030.
The Multi-Billion-Dollar Data-Centre Boom
According to a report from CBRE, India’s operational data-centre stock reached around 1,530 MW, or 23 million sq. ft., as of the first nine months of 2025, with 260 MW added during the year. Nearly 90 percent of existing capacity is concentrated in Mumbai, Chennai, Delhi-NCR and Bengaluru, supported by subsea cable landings, strong fibre networks, favourable policies and established financial hubs.
A new expansion cycle is now emerging, with hyperscalers and corporates moving into Tier-II cities. Between 2019 and 9M 2025, India attracted nearly USD 94 billion in data-centre investment commitments from global and domestic players. About 45 percent of this capital came from Telangana, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal and Karnataka.
As AI and high-performance computing accelerate data requirements, operators are prioritising sustainability, integrating renewable power, utilising heat-reuse mechanisms and adopting advanced cooling systems to achieve higher efficiency and meet ESG standards.
-Manan Gangwar
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