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CtrlS invests $47M in new Patna data centre
CtrlS Datacenters is investing Rs 400 crore ($47 million) to build a new data centre in Patna, featuring a 10MW IT load capacity and 1,000 racks.
Headline
CtrlS Datacenters is investing Rs 400 crore ($47 million) to build a new data centre in Patna, featuring a 10MW IT load capacity and 1,000 racks.
Context
OUR TAKE CtrlS Datacenters’ $47M investment in a new Patna facility bolsters India’s digital transformation, positioning Bihar as a key tech hub. This strategic move supports enterprises, hyperscalers, and creates jobs, showcasing India’s growing role in global technology infrastructure and economic development. –Jasmine Zhang, BTW reporter CtrlS Datacenters plans to invest Rs 400 crore ($47 million) in a new data centre in Patna, enhancing its presence in Bihar. This new facility, close to its existing Patna DC1, will feature a 10MW IT load capacity and house around 1,000 racks.
Evidence
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Analysis
The investment aims to support the digital transformation of enterprises and hyperscalers in the region. CEO Sridhar Pinnapureddy highlighted the state’s supportive policies and the company’s commitment to developing Bihar’s IT ecosystem, which includes generating employment and significant investments. CtrlS has also developed Edge data centres in Lucknow and Patna. Also read: CtrlS to triple its data centre count to 25 by FY25 Also read: Meta AI makes a breakthrough in the Indian market
Key Points
- CtrlS Datacenters is investing Rs 400 crore ($47 million) to build a new data centre in Patna, featuring a 10MW IT load capacity and 1,000 racks.
- This expansion, part of a broader network across major Indian cities, aims to bolster Bihar’s digital infrastructure and create jobs, with strong support from the state government.
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