In one of the largest private investments in India’s digital infrastructure, Adani Group has announced plans to invest $100 billion by 2035 to build renewable-energy-powered Artificial Intelligence (AI) data centre infrastructure across India.
The investment is aimed at creating a national energy and computing backbone to support the country’s rapidly expanding AI ecosystem. The company said the initiative could further attract an additional $150 billion in related investments, potentially creating a $250 billion AI ecosystem over the coming decade.
Massive Push Into AI Infrastructure
The investment will focus on building large data centre campuses specifically designed to handle heavy AI computing workloads such as AI model training, cloud computing, and large-scale data processing.
These facilities will support:
- AI startups and research institutions
- National data platforms
- Sovereign cloud infrastructure
- Future AI-driven industries
This move positions India to compete globally in AI computing capacity.
Data Centre Expansion Plan
Adani Group will expand the capacity of its data centre platform, operated through AdaniConnex, from the current 2 gigawatts (GW) to 5 GW across multiple campuses in India.
The expansion combines:
- Renewable power generation,
- Grid reliability systems,
- High-density AI computing infrastructure,
- And large-scale digital connectivity.
The goal is to create fully integrated energy and computing infrastructure under a single architecture.
Technology Partnerships and Campus Locations
The group is working with global technology firms to develop AI infrastructure campuses.
Adani is partnering with Google, owned by Alphabet Inc., to develop a gigawatt-scale AI data centre campus in Visakhapatnam.
Additional campuses are being developed in:
- Noida (Delhi NCR region)
- Hyderabad
- Pune
The group is also collaborating with Microsoft on projects in Hyderabad and Pune. Discussions are ongoing with other global tech companies to establish more AI campuses.
Leadership View
Group chairman Gautam Adani emphasized the strategic importance of energy and computing infrastructure, stating that nations integrating both will lead the next technological growth phase.
Renewable Energy Backbone
The energy supply for these data centres will largely come from renewable sources led by Adani Green Energy Limited.
A major part of this supply will come from the massive renewable energy project located in Gujarat, where the Khavda renewable park is being developed with a planned capacity of 30 GW, of which over 10 GW is already operational.
In addition, Adani Group has committed another $55 billion to expand renewable energy generation and deploy large-scale battery storage systems to ensure uninterrupted energy supply.
Advanced Technology Inside Data Centres
The upcoming data centres will include cutting-edge technologies such as:
- Advanced liquid cooling systems
- High-efficiency power infrastructure
- High-density AI server architecture
- Dedicated computing capacity for Indian large language models
- Infrastructure supporting national data sovereignty
Part of the GPU computing capacity will be reserved for Indian startups, research institutions, and deep-technology companies to encourage domestic AI innovation.
Economic and Industry Impact
The investment is expected to generate large economic benefits, including:
Direct Impact
- Large infrastructure construction
- Renewable energy expansion
- Technology ecosystem development
- Increased demand for hardware and electrical systems
Indirect Impact
- Growth in semiconductor and electronics supply chains
- Expansion of cloud services
- Job creation in engineering and technology
- Support for AI startups and innovation
Strategic Importance for India
For India, the move could deliver long-term strategic advantages:
- Becoming an AI infrastructure hub in Asia
- Reducing dependence on foreign computing infrastructure
- Supporting domestic AI innovation
- Creating skilled employment opportunities
- Boosting digital economy exports
Challenges and Execution Risks
Despite the opportunity, execution challenges remain:
- Large capital deployment over many years
- Managing energy storage and cooling requirements
- Rapid evolution of AI hardware technology
- Competition from other global data centre hubs
Execution speed and cost efficiency will be key success factors.
Outcome
Adani Group’s plan to invest $100 billion in renewable-powered AI data centres marks a turning point in India’s digital infrastructure journey.
If successfully implemented, the country could become one of the world’s leading destinations for AI computing infrastructure by 2035, driving economic growth, technology leadership, and digital independence.
Source: prnewswire
