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September 24, 2026 9:06 AM

Odisha govt approves 27 industrial projects worth over Rs 2.45 lakh crore

The Odisha government has approved 27 industrial projects worth over Rs 2.45 lakh crore, which have the potential to generate employment for more than 50,000 people, officials said. The project proposals were approved at a High-Level Clearance Authority (HLCA) meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday. “The geographical spread, together with the diversity of sectors, reflects the state government’s focus on expanding investment opportunities beyond conventional indu...

September 21, 2026 1:36 PM

Microsoft launches 4th cloud region in India, bets big on AI infrastructure growth

Microsoft has launched its fourth cloud region in India in Hyderabad, expanding its cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure footprint as the country gears up for a major increase in data centre capacity and enterprise AI adoption. The newly launched India South Central cloud region in Hyderabad joins Microsoft’s existing cloud regions in Pune, Chennai and Mumbai, giving the technology giant its largest hyperscale cloud infrastructure presence in the country. The launch forms pa...

September 18, 2026 4:48 PM

India’s digital future gets stronger under PM Modi’s technology vision

India’s digital transformation is no longer limited to smartphones, digital payments or online government services. Behind the digital services used by millions of Indians every day is a powerful and expanding infrastructure of data centres, cloud computing, Artificial Intelligence and high-speed connectivity. The rapid growth of India’s data-centre ecosystem shows how the country is preparing for the next phase of its digital journey. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has consistently emphasise...

September 14, 2026 11:56 AM

Data centres: The digital backbone powering India’s next phase of growth

India’s rapid digital transformation is creating an unprecedented demand for computing power, data storage and high-speed connectivity, placing data centres at the heart of the country’s digital infrastructure. From online banking and digital payments to e-Governance, cloud computing and Artificial Intelligence (AI), these largely invisible facilities are increasingly powering the services that underpin everyday life and economic activity. As digitalisation expands across sectors, the Gover...

February 2, 2026 9:22 AM

Budget to make India a global hub for innovation, advanced manufacturing: SBI Chairman

The Budget for 2026-27 is a significant step toward making India a global hub for innovation and advanced manufacturing with global competitiveness as the lynchpin, says Challa Sreenivasulu Setty, Chairman, State Bank of India. The Budget maintains policy continuity, tax predictability while attempting a fine balance between rural and urban, legacy and sunrise sectors. "This year’s Budget has both predictable and futuristic elements. The predictable part is the basic structure which remains ...

January 14, 2025 10:02 PM

India Positioned as Global Hub for Data Centres: Piyush Goyal

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has emphasized India's potential to become a global hub for data centres. Speaking at the Thuglak 55th-year anniversary program in Chennai, Goyal highlighted efforts to enhance the country's infrastructure and boost investments in the technology sector. Goyal pointed out that India’s interconnected power grid, established within three years by the Union Government, has eliminated cost differences between northern and southern regions. He noted...

December 23, 2024 2:30 PM

India’s data centre capacity to more than double by fiscal 2027: Crisil report

The capacity of India's data centre industry is poised to more than double to 2-2.3 GW by fiscal 2027, driven by accelerating digitalisation across the economy, according to a recent Crisil Ratings report. This growth is largely attributed to enterprises investing heavily in cloud storage solutions to meet rising demands. The report highlights the increasing adoption of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) as a key factor propelling data centre demand. GenAI's requirements for higher comp...