ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC) is investing $3.2 billion to expand its data center capacity in India by 550 megawatts over the next 5-6 years. This move will nearly triple STT GDC’s IT load capacity to meet the growing demands of India’s digital economy. The investment reflects STT GDC’s confidence in India’s digital infrastructure needs, driven by the surge in data consumption, cloud computing, digital transformation, and AI adoption.
STT GDC India, majority-owned by STT GDC in partnership with Tata Communications Ltd, currently operates 28 data centers across 10 cities with a total capacity of over 318MW. Bruno Lopez, President and Group CEO of ST Telemedia Global Data Centres, said, “As we celebrate STT GDC’s 10th anniversary this year, embarking on this ambitious expansion is a sign of our confidence in Digital India and the future of one of STT GDC’s strategic and fastest-growing markets globally.”
He added, “Prime Minister Modi’s vision for Digital India has paved the way for opportunity; today, the India digital economy’s growth rate of almost three times the overall GDP growth is putting the country on pace to achieve a US$1 trillion digital economy by 2027-2028.”
STT GDC’s India portfolio serves around 1,000 enterprise customers, including many Fortune 500 companies.
India data center expansion plans
The company holds approximately 28 percent of the market share by revenue in India. Earlier this year, STT GDC opened its third data center campus in Chennai, scheduled for completion in September 2025. Reports indicate that India has led growth in the APAC region’s data center market, with many hyperscalers choosing to invest in the country.
The expansion highlights STT GDC’s commitment to strengthening its foothold in one of the fastest-growing digital economies globally. The announcement follows STT GDC’s participation in a Business Roundtable with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 5 September 2024, hosted by the Singapore Business Federation, further emphasizing the company’s dedication to supporting India’s digital transformation through long-term investment and collaboration.
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