CtrlS Datacenters to invest Rs 500 crore for greenfield data centre in Bhopal

CtrlS Datacenters has announced an investment of Rs 500 crore for a greenfield data centre in Bhopal. A virtual groundbreaking ceremony of the facility took place on Sunday with Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav presiding over the proceedings.

"The upcoming facility will be built on a 5-acre land parcel allotted by the Madhya Pradesh government in Badwai IT Park, representing a significant investment of Rs 500 crore and is projected to generate around 200 jobs over its phased development.

"This strategic investment will boost the region's digital ecosystem by supporting high-performance cloud computing, AI, and data processing applications," a company statement said.


The AI-ready data centre will be equipped with modern infrastructure, featuring advanced cooling and robust security systems.

When operating at full capacity, it is expected to contribute Rs 7.5 crore annually each to the State Goods and Services Tax (SGST) and Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST).

The facility's features are designed to deliver 24/7 operational reliability and high uptime, positioning it as a critical node within the region's digital ecosystem.

CtrlS Datacenters chairman and MD Sridhar Pinnapureddy termed Madhya Pradesh a strategic location that can act as a digital crossroads for central India and untapped potential as a technology talent hub.

"Our upcoming data centre is designed not only for today's needs but also as a foundation for future technologies that will drive enterprise innovation and elevate the state's digital capabilities," he said.

CtrlS Datacenters has a nationwide presence with 250 MW (IT load) of combined data centre capacity across key tier-1 markets, including Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Noida, and Kolkata. It also operates Edge data centres in certain tier-II pockets.