AirTrunk Commits $30 Billion to Build 5GW of AI Data Centers in India by 2030
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Sophie Zhang
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Blackstone-backed AirTrunk has announced a massive $30 billion commitment to build over 5 gigawatts of AI data center capacity in India by 2030 — more than triple the country's current total installed base. The ambitious plan, announced June 5 by CEO Robin Khuda, positions India as a major AI infrastructure hub but faces significant challenges including land acquisition, power supply, and construction timelines. The investment underscores the growing global race to build AI-ready data centers and the strategic importance of India's digital economy.
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· 3 pulledBlackstone's data center operator just committed more capital to Indian AI infrastructure than most countries have deployed in their entire cloud history.
Now comes the hard part: actually building it.
AirTrunk, backed by Blackstone and Canada's CPPIB pension fund, announced June 5 a commitment to build more than 5 gigawatts of data center capacity in India by 2030.
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