STT Global Data Centres signs MoU with Telangana govt to set up Rs 3500 cr data centre campus

Hyderabad: STT Global Data Centres India Private Limited (STT GDC India), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Telangana to establish a state-of-the-art data centre campus in Meerkhanpet, Mucherla region of Hyderabad.

STT GDC India, is a leading AI-ready colocation data centre services provider in India, is a majority-owned subsidiary of ST Telemedia Global Data Centres, Singapore.

The MoU was signed in the presence of IT and industries minister Duddilla Sridhar Babu, Special Chief Secretary Jayesh Ranjan, and ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC), , Group CEO Bruno Lopez at the STT GDC office in Singapore on Saturday.

The upcoming state of the art AI ready data centre campus will feature cutting-edge technologies with targeted capacity of up to 100 MW, along with ample scalability for future growth, making it one of the largest data centre projects in the country.

With an investment of up to Rs 3,500 crore, the project reaffirms STT GDC India’s commitment to supporting India’s digital transformation and highlights Telangana’s solidification as a preferred destination for global technology infrastructure.

Welcoming the decision, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy said, “I congratulate STT Global for taking this decision. Hyderabad will soon emerge as the capital of data centres.”

"We are honoured to work with the Government of Telangana to increase our presence in this dynamic state. With its progressive policies, strong infrastructure, and dedication to promoting technological innovation, Telangana has continuously displayed leadership in long-term digital initiatives. This collaboration demonstrates our common goal of promoting economic expansion, generating employment, and constructing a sustainable digital future,” said Bruno Lopez.

Welcoming the decision, Sridhar Babu expressed confidence in Hyderabad’s emergence as a major data hub for the world.

He said, “TelanganaRising is clearly unstoppable now. STT GDC’s decision to invest in Telangana is a testament to the state’s robust ecosystem and forward-thinking policies. We are confident that Hyderabad will play a significant role in the ongoing AI-led digital transformation across the globe.”

STT GDC India’s expansion investment in Telangana is part of its broader vision to achieve a design capacity of 1 GW across India in the next decade, with a decadal investment outlook of approximately USD 3.2 billion.

The company currently operates a data centre in HITEC City, Hyderabad, and this new campus will further solidify its presence in the state. STT Global Data Centres India Private Limited, has been at the forefront of the Indian colocation market for more than two decades with an impeccable record in the design, build, and operations of data centres.

It currently manages one of the largest white space areas, with more than 390 MW of critical IT load spread across 30 facilities, including facilities under development, across 10 cities in India.