MeitY Secretary urges Microsoft to locate future data centres closer to power generation hubsMeitY Secretary S Krishnan urged Microsoft to build data centers near power generation sites. This move would significantly reduce electric...
21 Sep, 2026, 02.43 PM IST
Microsoft launches fourth India cloud region in Hyderabad to meet AI demandThe Hyderabad region has three availability zones and is built for AI workloads from day one, adding to Microsoft’s existing cloud regions ...
21 Sep, 2026, 12.27 PM IST
Microsoft's new India cloud region to use effectively 'zero water' for cooling: President Puneet ChandokAddressing the Microsoft AI Infrastructure Summit India, Chandok announced the company's fourth cloud region in India - India South Central...
21 Sep, 2026, 12.20 PM IST
Coal India Limited announces ambitious Business Development portfolio for diversification beyond miningCoal India Limited announced its ambitious business development portfolio on Sunday. This plan focuses on five key platforms for future exp...
20 Sep, 2026, 06.02 PM IST
Govt estimates 200 chip design companies to emerge from Rs 1.27 lakh cr Semicon 2.0 schemeIndia anticipates around 200 chip design companies emerging from the Semicon 2.0 scheme. This initiative aims to boost the nation's semicon...
18 Sep, 2026, 09.59 PM IST
Karnataka approves data centre, marine biotech policiesKarnataka has approved new policies for data centres and marine biotechnology sectors. These initiatives aim to attract significant investm...
18 Sep, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
Hi-Tech Flow Solutions files DHRP for IPO, to raises Rs 300 cr via fresh issueHi-Tech Flow Solutions has filed its DRHP for a Rs 300 crore IPO comprising a fresh issue and offer-for-sale. The company plans capacity ex...
18 Sep, 2026, 06.08 PM IST
ETMarkets Management Talk | Nuclear, data centres, hydrogen: DEE Development Engineers maps its next growth phase, says Shikha BansalFor DEE Development Engineers, the focus is now shifting from a largely capex-led expansion phase towards capacity utilisation, execution, ...
18 Sep, 2026, 09.19 AM IST
Nabfid sanctions Rs 3,000 crore-plus loans to at least four data centres as AI capex accelerates in IndiaNabfid is sanctioning significant loans for India's growing data center infrastructure needs. These facilities support the nation's push fo...
18 Sep, 2026, 08.35 AM IST
India's Data Centre development pipeline through 2030 reaches 3,860 MWIndia's data centre pipeline is projected to reach 3,860 MW by 2030. This expansion requires nearly $29.9 billion in development capital fo...
16 Sep, 2026, 02.27 PM IST
In 2015, Portland put four turbines inside a 42-inch drinking-water pipe; they generated about 900 MWh a year while the city kept delivering water normallyIn Portland, Oregon, a groundbreaking initiative has been implemented where turbines are installed within drinking water pipes to harness e...
15 Sep, 2026, 06.40 PM IST
India's data centre construction value chain could reach $90 billion by FY35: KPMGIndia's data centre infrastructure market is projected to reach ninety billion dollars by fiscal year thirty-five. Rapid capacity expansion...
12 Sep, 2026, 05.38 PM IST
Yotta pushes back on fears data centres could strain India’s power, waterLarge data centre operators can build dedicated power networks and closed-loop cooling systems. These systems limit dependence on local urb...
11 Sep, 2026, 12.50 PM IST
Mumbai set to hold 68% of India's data centre capacity by 2030Mumbai's data centre capacity will reach sixty-eight percent by 2030. This expansion reflects sustained demand from financial institutions ...
09 Sep, 2026, 02.21 PM IST
The four questions India must ask before its AI data centre boom outpaces its gridData centers now face public scrutiny regarding their resource consumption. These facilities use less water than comparable commercial spac...
08 Sep, 2026, 11.00 PM IST
Data centres are coming. Where will India find the people to run them?India's data centre capacity is set to grow significantly by 2030. This expansion will create numerous jobs across various sectors, includi...
08 Sep, 2026, 03.30 PM IST
Just Join the Paani Points: India’s data centre boom puts water use and local security under scrutinyData centres' rapid expansion raises concerns about water stress in Indian cities. Existing regulations struggle to manage the sector's sig...
02 Sep, 2026, 11.11 PM IST