Telangana to Host New AI Centre in Hyderabad
In a significant development for the Artificial Intelligence (AI) sector in Telangana, the state government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ST Telemedia Global Data Centers India Private Limited (STT GDC India). This partnership will establish a state-of-the-art AI-ready data centre in Hyderabad.
STT GDC India, a prominent provider of data centre solutions, will set up the campus in Meerkhanpet, located in Hyderabad’s Mucherla region. The project involves an investment of ₹3,500 crore and will have a targeted capacity of up to 100 MW. The facility is designed to allow scalability for future growth, positioning it as one of the largest data centre projects in India.
The agreement was finalized during Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s official visit to Singapore. On the second day of the visit, the Chief Minister and his delegation met with STT GDC India’s management to seal the deal.
The upcoming AI-ready data centre will incorporate advanced technologies and focus on supporting India’s digital transformation. Speaking about the initiative, the company emphasized Telangana’s reputation as a preferred destination for global technology infrastructure.
Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy welcomed the collaboration, stating, “Hyderabad will soon emerge as the capital of data centres.” State IT and Industry Minister D Sridhar Babu also praised the project, saying, “Telangana’s growth is unstoppable. This investment reinforces the state’s forward-thinking policies and robust ecosystem. Hyderabad is poised to play a pivotal role in AI-led digital transformation worldwide.”
Bruno Lopez, President and Group CEO of STT Telemedia Global Data Centres, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership, stating, “This collaboration demonstrates our shared commitment to economic growth, job creation, and building a sustainable digital future.”
STT GDC India’s expansion in Telangana is part of its larger vision to achieve a design capacity of 1 GW across India over the next decade. The company has outlined a projected decadal investment of approximately $3.2 billion.
Currently, STT GDC India operates a data centre in Hyderabad’s HITEC City. The new campus will further solidify its presence in the region. STT Global Data Centres India is a majority-owned subsidiary of Singapore-based ST Telemedia Global Data Centres.
As part of the Singapore visit, the Telangana delegation also engaged with the Singapore Semiconductor Industry Association (SSIA). Minister Sridhar Babu highlighted key initiatives in the state and invited Singaporean companies to invest in Telangana. The SSIA responded positively, with plans for a large delegation to visit Hyderabad later this year to explore investment opportunities.
This collaboration marks another step forward for Telangana in becoming a hub for cutting-edge technology and innovation.
