India’s fast-growing digital infrastructure sector just received a major boost, as Anant Raj Group, a prominent Delhi-based real estate and infrastructure developer, announced a $2 billion investment to significantly expand its data centre footprint in Haryana. The move marks a bold step in India’s journey toward becoming a global digital powerhouse.
The investment will primarily focus on scaling up the group’s existing data centre facilities in the National Capital Region (NCR), with a concentration in Manesar and Panchgaon, key zones strategically located near Gurgaon and Delhi.
Powering India’s Digital Ambitions
With surging demand for cloud computing, AI-driven applications, 5G rollout, and digital services, India’s need for secure, hyperscale data centres has skyrocketed. Anant Raj’s ambitious expansion aligns with the government’s push for data localisation, secure infrastructure, and digital self-reliance.
“This is not just real estate—it’s the backbone of India’s digital future,” said a senior executive from the group. “With this investment, we are not only creating physical infrastructure but enabling everything from fintech to edtech, from AI to e-governance.”
Haryana Rising as a Digital Hub
Haryana, already emerging as a technology and logistics hub, is set to benefit immensely from this expansion. The state offers land availability, policy incentives, proximity to Delhi, and growing power reliability—critical factors for energy-intensive data centres.
Anant Raj Group’s facilities are expected to deliver over 250 MW of IT load capacity across multiple phases, making them among the largest in North India.
Job Creation and Green Commitments
The data centre expansion is expected to generate thousands of jobs, both during construction and long-term operations, in IT services, facility management, and cybersecurity. The company has also committed to integrating green energy, including solar power and water-efficient cooling systems, to ensure sustainability.
Laying the Digital Bricks of Viksit Bharat
India’s digital economy is projected to reach $1 trillion by 2030, and robust data infrastructure is its foundation. With Anant Raj’s $2 billion commitment, the data centre boom is not just alive—it’s surging ahead, laying down the physical bricks of a Viksit Bharat (Developed India).
