Meta, Microsoft lead $850 billion boom in data center leasesTech giants Meta and Microsoft are pouring billions into future data center leases, pushing industry-wide commitments past $850 billion. Me...
24 Jun, 2026, 07.46 PM IST
AI is an energy and water hog, here's what you can do to counter thatEvery online query, especially those powered by AI, significantly increases energy and water consumption, experts warn. AI's growing demand...
24 Jun, 2026, 06.49 PM IST
Qualcomm nearing deal for AI chip startup Modular: reportA global supplier of smartphone chips, Qualcomm has been working to reduce its reliance on the volatile handset market by branching out in...
23 Jun, 2026, 08.27 AM IST
US stocks: S&P 500, Nasdaq close lower, dragged by Alphabet and megacap tech; focus on IranUS market saw a mixed close as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq dipped, primarily due to tech giants like Alphabet facing investor scrutiny over AI s...
23 Jun, 2026, 01.54 AM IST
Chevron signs pact with Microsoft for powering its Texas data centreChevron and Microsoft have partnered for a 20-year deal to power a Texas data center. The Kilby facility will supply 2.67 gigawatts using G...
22 Jun, 2026, 11.56 PM IST
US stocks: Oaktree-backed ITG targets $2.7 billion valuation in US IPODigital infrastructure firm ITG is aiming for a valuation of up to $2.67 billion in its US stock market debut, seeking to raise as much as ...
22 Jun, 2026, 06.46 PM IST
Green residential developments can reduce water consumption by 30-50%: ReportIndia's burgeoning green building sector faces a transparency gap, hindering homebuyers' ability to assess sustainability. To address this,...
22 Jun, 2026, 04.06 PM IST
India's 'fragmented' water management framework raises fiscal, credit risks: Moody'sIndia's water management system faces significant challenges, according to Moody's Ratings. A fragmented governance structure, heavily subs...
22 Jun, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
AI's hidden thirst: Why India must align AI and renewable energy policyIndia's AI ambitions face a critical water challenge, with data centre expansion demanding significant resources. While on-site cooling has...
22 Jun, 2026, 12.49 PM IST
India to witness rapid data centre growth fueled by favourable demographics: Goldman SachsThe report, titled Outlook for Data Centers in Asia, states that data centre demand is expected to grow at a 20% compound annual growth rat...
22 Jun, 2026, 12.22 PM IST
Data centers are stewing in their own pollutionA new study reveals a significant portion of planned data centers face high climate risks, potentially becoming uninsurable due to extreme ...
20 Jun, 2026, 12.08 PM IST
Amazon points to water conservation steps in India amid data centre scrutinyAmazon has achieved a significant water conservation milestone in India, becoming "water positive" a year ahead of schedule. This means the...
19 Jun, 2026, 06.20 PM IST
Meta signs new AI computing deals with data center firm Crusoe: ReportMeta is under contract to buy computing capacity from Crusoe at two data centers, which are located in Childress, Texas, and Warrenton, Mi...
19 Jun, 2026, 02.17 PM IST
Forget AI and EVs: Zerodha’s Nikhil Kamath spots next big billion-dollar opportunity hidden in India’s biggest problemNikhil Kamath water business idea: India's rapid growth in water-intensive sectors like agriculture, nuclear energy, pharmaceuticals, and d...
19 Jun, 2026, 10.01 AM IST
Space startups seek insurance for orbital AI data centersCompanies are exploring insurance for orbital AI data centers. This is a significant development for a new industry backed by Elon Musk's S...
18 Jun, 2026, 09.41 PM IST
Federal regulators back Trump's plan to speed power to energy-hungry AI data centersFederal regulators are speeding up power grid connections for big energy users like AI data centers. This move aims to boost America's comp...
18 Jun, 2026, 09.16 PM IST
Fast-tracked power plants fuel AI boom, with little public scrutinyNew power plants are being built at an unprecedented speed to meet the growing demand of tech companies. These facilities, often fueled by ...
16 Jun, 2026, 03.09 PM IST