AirTrunk commits $30B to build 5GW of AI data centers in India
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AirTrunk plans to invest $30 billion to develop 5GW of AI data center capacity in India by 2030.Summary
Blackstone-backed AirTrunk has announced a $30 billion investment to expand India’s data center capacity by 5 gigawatts by 2030. The expansion follows the company's recent entry into the Indian market via the acquisition of Lumina CloudInfra and aligns with government efforts to position the nation as a global AI hub. While the project faces potential resource challenges—such as power and water availability—the company remains focused on leveraging India's technical talent and renewable energy access to support massive infrastructure growth.
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