In a dynamic shift within the real estate investment landscape, global institutional investors have shown a pronounced preference for alternative assets such as data centers and co-living spaces. Over the past five years, these investors have significantly backed data centers, contributing to over 90% of total investments in this sector during this period. This burgeoning interest from foreign investors has been instrumental in enabling data center operators to scale up their operations, expand into new markets, and acquire essential development and operational expertise, all made possible by the infusion of much-needed capital.

Anant Raj Ltd, an emerging player in this transformative market, recently initiated operations at their state-of-the-art 3MW data center in Manesar, with an ambitious roadmap for the future. The company is unwavering in its commitment to develop a total of 300 MW of data center infrastructure across strategic locations in India, including Manesar, Rai, and Panchkula, with a substantial investment exceeding Rs 10,000 crore. This visionary endeavor is poised to unfold over the next 4-5 years, reflecting the vast potential and rapid growth trajectory of India’s data center market.

Amit Sarin, Managing Director of Anant Raj Ltd, emphasized to the Financial Express the remarkable growth of India’s digital economy, driven by virtualization, E-Commerce, cloud computing, and the prolific generation of public data. With India poised to become the world’s second-fastest-growing digital economy, contributing approximately USD 400 billion to its GDP by 2025, the allure of data centers as a strategic investment choice continues to shine brightly on the global stage. Read More