The Hindu·5 min read·medium
Why is Gujarat betting ₹6 lakh crore on data centres? | Explained
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Abhinay Deshpande
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The Gujarat government has launched a new data centre policy aiming to attract ₹6 lakh crore in investments to build 7.5 GW of capacity. This initiative positions the state as a major hub for digital infrastructure to support AI, cloud computing, and e-commerce.
The story so far: When the Gujarat Government unveiled its first-ever Data Centre Policy (2026-2029), it did more than announce a new industrial policy but signalled its ambition to enter one of the fastest-growing segments of the global digital economy by becoming the first State in India to bring a policy.
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