Digital infrastructure, interconnected Grid, & affordable data made India most attractive investment destination: Piyush Goyal
4 months ago

Digital infrastructure, interconnected Grid, & affordable data made India most attractive investment destination: Piyush Goyal

Live Mint  

New Delhi, November 28 : Union Minister Piyush Goyal highlighted India's growing appeal as a global hub for emerging technologies, attributing this success to the transformative initiatives undertaken in recent years. Speaking at a press conference in Delhi on Thursday, Goyal emphasized how the launch of the Interconnected Grid, the Digital India campaign, and the availability of affordable data have played a pivotal role in revolutionizing connectivity across the nation. "The launch of the Interconnected Grid and Digital India, affordable data reaching every corner of the country, and interactive connectivity reaching every household have collectively made India the most attractive destination in the world for artificial intelligence, data centres, and Global Capability Centers," the minister stated. The Union Minister also pointed out that India's interconnected grid, with a capacity of 450-500 gigawatts, is among the most powerful in the world, further enhancing the country's infrastructure capabilities.

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Indias infrastructure makes it preferred place for data centre business: Report
3 days, 13 hours ago

Indias infrastructure makes it preferred place for data centre business: Report

Live Mint  

New Delhi, March 29 : India can emerge as a preferred data centre hub due to host of enabling factors, including improving cross-border connectivity, lower capital and operating cost, said JM Financial in a report. JM Financial said India even though India generates 20 per cent of global data, it has only 5.5 per cent of global data centre capacity …

India and Qatar push for stronger trade, economic ties
1 month, 2 weeks ago

India and Qatar push for stronger trade, economic ties

Live Mint  

India and Qatar are expanding their economic ties beyond energy to emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and quantum computing as global shifts in geopolitics, climate, and cybersecurity drive a collaborative approach, commerce minister Piyush Goyal said on Tuesday. Speaking at the inaugural session of the India-Qatar Business Forum, Goyal emphasized the need for balanced trade and cross-border investments to deepen …

What will it take for India to become a global data centre hub?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

What will it take for India to become a global data centre hub?

Live Mint  

Last month, Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries Ltd announced plans to build what may become the world's largest data centre—potentially three times the capacity of current leading facilities, with an estimated investment of $20-30 billion. The announcement marked Reliance's formal entry into India's artificial intelligence infrastructure market while aligning with the country's broader ambition to establish itself as a global data …

What will it take for India to become a global data centre hub?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

What will it take for India to become a global data centre hub?

Live Mint  

Last month, Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries Ltd announced plans to build what may become the world's largest data centre—potentially three times the capacity of current leading facilities, with an estimated investment of $20-30 billion. The announcement marked Reliance's formal entry into India's artificial intelligence infrastructure market while aligning with the country's broader ambition to establish itself as a global data …

India’s advanced digital public infrastructure in focus at Panjab University lecture
2 months ago

India’s advanced digital public infrastructure in focus at Panjab University lecture

Hindustan Times  

Management consultant and chairperson of the central capacity building commission, Adil Zainulbhai, said India has the best digital infrastructure in the world in many areas, designed by young Indians, many of whom were students. He was delivering a colloquium lecture in Panjab University on Thursday on n the topic “Digital Public Infrastructure and How It Changes India.” Adil Zainulbhai, chairperson …

Mukesh Ambani buys Nvidia AI chips, plans to build largest data centre in India: Report
2 months, 1 week ago

Mukesh Ambani buys Nvidia AI chips, plans to build largest data centre in India: Report

India Today  

Mukesh Ambani, chairman of Reliance Industries, is planning to build what could become the world’s largest data centre in Jamnagar, Gujarat, according to a report by Bloomberg. Globally, tech giants like Microsoft, Amazon, and Google have been spending billions of dollars on expanding data centre capacities to keep up with the high demand for AI services. If this initiative goes …

Mint Primer: Can India turn into a global hub for data centres?
3 months ago

Mint Primer: Can India turn into a global hub for data centres?

Live Mint  

India’s data centre capacity is projected to jump by the end of this decade, driven by digitalization, data localization laws, AI usage by firms and consumer data consumption, backed by 5G rollout. Likewise, JLL India expects the data centre industry to add 604MW capacity, taking the total to 1,521MW, by 2026, as India aims to become a global hub for …

India's data centre capacity to more than double by FY27: Crisil Ratings
3 months, 1 week ago

India's data centre capacity to more than double by FY27: Crisil Ratings

Hindustan Times  

Led by increasing digitalisation as organisations increase their investments in cloud storage, India's data centre capacity is set to more than double to 2-2.3 GW by 2026-27, a December 23 report by Crisil Ratings said. The report added that to meet the growing data centre demand, an investment of ₹55,000-65,000 crore is required over the next three fiscals, primarily towards …

India’s data centre capacity to more than double by fiscal 2027: Crisil report
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India’s data centre capacity to more than double by fiscal 2027: Crisil report

Live Mint  

New Delhi, December 23 : The Indian data centre industry's capacity is set to more than double to 2-2.3 GW by fiscal 2027, Crisil Ratings asserted on Monday, attributing to increased digitalisation in the economy. The rapid advancement of GenAI, which requires higher computational power and low latency than traditional cloud computing functions, will also provide a tailwind to the …

India to introduce new legal framework for data privacy, free data flow: Piyush Goyal
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India to introduce new legal framework for data privacy, free data flow: Piyush Goyal

Live Mint  

New Delhi, Novemeber 22 : Union Minister Piyush Goyal announced that India is set to bring in a new legal framework to ensure data privacy while promoting the free flow of data among trusted global partners. The minister stated this during his address at the UK India Business Council's 'UK-India Technology Futures Conference' held in New Delhi on Thursday. In …

India Eyes Satellite Networks for Connectivity Boost: Telecom Minister Scindia
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India Eyes Satellite Networks for Connectivity Boost: Telecom Minister Scindia

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Union telecom minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Monday hinted that the government is looking at the evolution of satellite communication networks or non-terrestrial networks with great optimism and believes it will open up new frontiers in communication technologies besides connecting the unconnected. “The non-terrestrial networks will ignite the advent of new applications and advance the resolve of the government …

India has become trusted, reliable partner in global supply chain: Piyush Goyal
4 months, 3 weeks ago

India has become trusted, reliable partner in global supply chain: Piyush Goyal

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: India is the most attractive investment destination which has established itself a “trusted and reliable” partner in the global supply chain, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal on Friday said adding that the government is looking at setting up a mini Silicon Valley in Goa. FILE PHOTO: Commerce minister Piyush Goyal said India is steadily developing to become …

Reliance to Build AI Infrastructure in India, Partnering with NVIDIA
5 months, 1 week ago

Reliance to Build AI Infrastructure in India, Partnering with NVIDIA

Firstpost  

Reliance and NVIDIA announce a collaboration to establish a state-of-the-art AI infrastructure in India. The partnership aims to deliver the best technology from the start, with Reliance setting up gigawatt-scale AI data centres powered by green energy in Jamnagar. The collaboration will focus on building a robust digital foundation for AI and innovation in India.

Digital Infrastructure: The Secret Weapon for India's Economic Ascent
5 months, 1 week ago

Digital Infrastructure: The Secret Weapon for India's Economic Ascent

The Hindu  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasizes the crucial role of digital infrastructure in propelling India's economic growth. She highlights the widespread adoption of digital infrastructure by the Indian people, which has facilitated access to essential services and empowered millions to benefit from various opportunities. The Minister emphasizes the transformative impact of the Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), which has democratized access to …

India is set to play a big role in driving the global semiconductor industry, says PM Modi
6 months, 3 weeks ago

India is set to play a big role in driving the global semiconductor industry, says PM Modi

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the deepening of India's digital infrastructure, particularly India's part in the global semiconductor industry, at the inauguration ceremony of SEMICON India 2024 at India Expo Mart in Greater Noida on Wednesday. "India is set to play a big role in driving the global semiconductor industry," he added. Modi reaffirmed India's focus on creating …

Gautam Adani credits governance as ‘single most important catalyst’ for infrastructure growth post 2014
9 months, 1 week ago

Gautam Adani credits governance as ‘single most important catalyst’ for infrastructure growth post 2014

Op India  

Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani on 19th June compared the Indian Economy during the term of the Modi government to an aircraft taking off, while saying that the period before that since 1991 was about building foundations and the runway. He said at the event, “almost every foreign visitor that I meet these days talks about the extraordinary infrastructure growth …

Gautam Adani emphasises infrastructure's vital role in shaping India's future
9 months, 1 week ago

Gautam Adani emphasises infrastructure's vital role in shaping India's future

India TV News  

Gautam Adani, Chairman of Adani Group, highlighted the crucial role of infrastructure in India's economy during the CRISIL-organised event "Infrastructure - Inspiration for India's Future" on Wednesday. First, almost every foreign visitor that I meet these days talks about the extraordinary infrastructure growth they see in India be it the quality of the multi-lane highways, the massive construction projects all …

Robust digital infrastructure set to bring gigabit connectivity to over 100 million Indians by 2030
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Robust digital infrastructure set to bring gigabit connectivity to over 100 million Indians by 2030

India TV News  

As India continues to build a robust and resilient core digital infrastructure, the nation can achieve gigabit connectivity to all households or at least 100-110 million households by 2030, industry experts stated. Furthermore, fixed broadband subscriptions in India are at a mere 2.85 per 100 people, and almost one-fourth of the global average. "With fixed broadband data usage reaching 10-20 …

‘India tops Ericsson agenda; country to be future 5G hub’
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‘India tops Ericsson agenda; country to be future 5G hub’

Live Mint  

New Delhi: India has been a top priority market for Swedish telecom gear manufacturer Ericsson with telecom service providers spearheading the fastest deployment of 5G networks, said Nunzio Mirtillo, senior vice president and head of South East Asia, Oceania and India, in an interview. Edited excerpts: With India swiftly rolling out 5G networks, what has been the impact on your …

India has a $1.2 trillion plan to snatch factories from China
2 years, 5 months ago

India has a $1.2 trillion plan to snatch factories from China

Deccan Chronicle  

In India, half of all infrastructure projects are delayed, and one in four run over their estimated budget. “If you peel the layers of Gati Shakti, it’s made up of identifying nodes and strengthening the logistics network connecting those nodes.” Reducing red tape through technology is crucial for India to unclog its stalled infrastructure projects. Of the 1,300 projects Gati …

'1GB data's cost was ₹300, now…': PM Modi at launch of 5G in India
2 years, 6 months ago

'1GB data's cost was ₹300, now…': PM Modi at launch of 5G in India

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said 5G technology will revolutionise the telecom sector and it's a historic day for the 21st century of India as he launched the 5G services in the country at the Indian Mobile Congress 2022 at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi. Capable of supporting ultra-high-speed internet, the fifth generation or 5G service is expected to …

Data centre stock in India to double by 2024; DC investments expected to surpass $20 billion by 2025: Report
2 years, 6 months ago

Data centre stock in India to double by 2024; DC investments expected to surpass $20 billion by 2025: Report

Firstpost  

The report – Data Centres in India: Powering Up Real Estate in a ‘Data-High’ Era – also said OTT, online gaming, increased smartphone usage, e-commerce and online schooling among others have led to a multi-fold jump in data transmission and need for high specification servers New Delhi: The growing digitalisation backed by a strong government policy impetus has led to …

$1-trillion scope for digital economy: PM Modi
2 years, 9 months ago

$1-trillion scope for digital economy: PM Modi

The Hindu  

India's digital economy and the infrastructure sector has a total potential for $2.5 trillion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday. Addressing the meeting of the BRICS Business Forum, Mr. Modi said the digital transformation unfolding in India has never before been seen on the world stage. The value of the Indian digital economy will reach $1 trillion by 2025,” …

5G to make India a global hub for supply chain and R&D- Know more
2 years, 9 months ago

5G to make India a global hub for supply chain and R&D- Know more

India TV News  

5G to make India a global hub for supply chain and R&D- Know more 5G networks provided by private providers will be all about the deployment of high speed, enhanced data capacity, and ultra-low latency applications inside a closed manufacturing unit, airport, hospital, shipping port, etc. 5G in India will empower tech companies, enterprises and ecosystem players to build private …

India’s data centre industry capacity to double by 2023
3 years, 7 months ago

India’s data centre industry capacity to double by 2023

The Hindu  

India’s data centre industry is expected to double in capacity by 2023, driven by digitalisation and rising cloud adoption, according to property consultant JLL. The industry consumed nearly 500 MW of data in the first half of 2021 in the country and is expected to exceed 1 GW in the next two years, according to the report titled ‘H1 2021 …

While India might have the second-largest Internet population, only a third of the country is actually online
7 years ago

While India might have the second-largest Internet population, only a third of the country is actually online

Firstpost  

The impact of technology on social change and empowerment was discussed during the session. Telecom Minister Manoj Sinha on Wednesday said although India is the second largest consumer of the Internet globally, more than two-thirds of the country’s population is yet to be online. “Though we are the world’s second-largest consumer of the Internet, more than two-thirds of our population …

India best placed to leverage technology: PM
7 years, 1 month ago

India best placed to leverage technology: PM

The Quint  

Hyderabad, Feb 19 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that India with one of the most tech-friendly populations, was best placed to leverage power of technology and leapfrog into future.He said the country is the hot-spot of digital innovation across all sectors. "With one lakh villlages linked with optical fibre, over 100 crore mobile phones, 120 crore Aadhar and …

NTT Communications to invest $160mn for new data centres in India
7 years, 8 months ago

NTT Communications to invest $160mn for new data centres in India

Firstpost  

The data centres in Mumbai and Bengaluru will add nearly 500,000 square feet of gross floor space, accommodating 2,750 racks per 22MW power and 1,500 racks per 15MW power respectively. New Delhi: IT and telecom services provider NTT Communications on Thursday announced plans to invest more than $160 million for its data centre expansion in India. The company, which is …

TCS making 'serious investments' in big data, cloud, mobility
11 years, 5 months ago

TCS making 'serious investments' in big data, cloud, mobility

India TV News  

New Delhi: India's largest software services exporter Tata Consultancy Services is making “serious investment” in emerging digital technologies like big data, cloud and mobility. We are talking with clients in realising this core transformation and companies are all beginning to invest money in this space, whether it is cloud, whether it is big data, whether it is mobility,” Chandrasekaran said …

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