AirTrunk has announced plans to invest more than $30 billion in India by 2030, marking one of the country's largest proposed digital infrastructure commitments as demand for artificial intelligence and cloud computing capacity continues to surge. The investment will support the development of more than 5 gigawatts of data centre capacity across multiple states and union territories, positioning India as a major destination for AI and cloud infrastructure expansion.
The announcement comes from the Blackstone-backed hyperscale data centre operator founded by billionaire entrepreneur Robin Khuda. AirTrunk said the investment programme would form a key part of its long-term growth strategy and support the next phase of cloud and AI adoption across India.
The proposed investment, estimated at more than ₹3 lakh crore, ranks among the largest digital infrastructure projects currently being considered in the country. The company aims to build facilities capable of supporting rapidly expanding workloads from cloud providers, enterprises and AI applications that require significant computing power and data storage capabilities.
India has emerged as a key market for global technology and infrastructure companies as demand for digital services accelerates. Rising internet usage, enterprise cloud adoption, generative AI applications and government-led digital initiatives have increased the need for large-scale computing infrastructure. Industry estimates suggest India's data centre capacity could grow significantly over the next several years as businesses continue modernising their technology operations.
AirTrunk entered the Indian market earlier this year through the acquisition of Lumina CloudInfra. The transaction provided the company with an initial development pipeline of approximately 600 megawatts across Mumbai, Chennai and Hyderabad, creating a foundation for future expansion.
A substantial portion of the company's planned growth is expected to be concentrated in Maharashtra. State authorities have already indicated that land allocation discussions are underway for a proposed 3GW data centre project in the Raigad region, which could represent one of the largest individual digital infrastructure developments in the country.
The investment also reflects growing confidence in India's position within the global AI ecosystem. Technology companies worldwide are increasing spending on infrastructure to support advanced AI models, cloud services and data-intensive applications. As organisations deploy more AI-powered products and services, the demand for high-performance computing environments continues to rise.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed the proposed investment, noting that large-scale digital infrastructure projects can strengthen India's role as a global hub for cloud computing and artificial intelligence. Government initiatives such as the IndiaAI Mission and broader digital economy programmes have sought to attract technology investment while expanding domestic infrastructure capabilities.
Beyond infrastructure development, AirTrunk said the programme is expected to generate significant economic activity through construction, operations and supply-chain participation. Large-scale data centre projects typically create employment opportunities across engineering, construction, energy management and technology services while attracting additional investment from cloud and enterprise customers.
The announcement adds to a growing list of investments targeting India's digital infrastructure sector. Global investors and technology firms are increasingly viewing the country as a strategic market for long-term AI and cloud expansion due to its large talent pool, growing digital economy and rising demand for computing resources.
As AI adoption continues to reshape industries, access to large-scale data centre capacity is becoming a critical competitive advantage. AirTrunk's proposed $30 billion commitment signals that infrastructure providers expect India to play an increasingly central role in supporting the next generation of cloud and AI innovation across the region.