AirTrunk to Build Major Data Centre Campuses in Andhra Pradesh

Blackstone-backed data centre company AirTrunk is preparing to establish two large data centre campuses in Andhra Pradesh with a proposed investment of approximately ₹1.03 lakh crore, equivalent to $11 billion. The two facilities are planned to have a combined capacity of 1.8 gigawatts, making the proposed project a major investment in the state's digital infrastructure. The company plans to use environmentally conscious technologies, including low-water and air-cooled systems, to reduce water consumption in its operations.

The proposed investment comes as Andhra Pradesh looks to attract major technology and digital infrastructure projects. Google has also announced plans for an AI hub in the state. AirTrunk’s proposed data centre campuses could further strengthen Andhra Pradesh’s position as an emerging destination for global data infrastructure investments. The projects are expected to add to the state's ambitions of developing a strong digital and technology ecosystem.