AirTrunk plans $30 billion India data center investment through 2030
In brief
- AirTrunk committed $30 billion for 5+ GW of AI-ready data centers in India by 2030
- Investment would triple India's 1.5 GW capacity and dominate growth to 8 GW
- Blackstone and CPPIB-backed operator acquired Lumina CloudInfra in April 2026 with 600 MW pipeline
Reshaping India's Data Center Footprint
India's existing data center capacity sits at roughly 1.5 GW. The country's total capacity is projected to grow from around 1.5 GW today to as much as 8 GW by 2030. AirTrunk's planned 5 GW-plus contribution would account for a dominant share of that expansion.
The scale of this commitment reflects the company's confidence in India's role as a global AI and cloud computing hub. Founded in 2015 by Robin Khuda, AirTrunk already operates across the Asia-Pacific region, with facilities in Australia, Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia.
Strategic Acquisition and Pipeline
In April 2026, the company acquired Lumina CloudInfra, which gave it an existing development pipeline of approximately 600 MW spread across Mumbai, Chennai, and Hyderabad. This acquisition provides a foundation for rapid expansion across India's three largest tech hubs.
The $30 billion figure also makes this one of the largest single foreign investment commitments in India's digital sector. The investment underscores how critical data center infrastructure has become to global AI development and cloud services, with India emerging as a preferred destination for regional and international operators.
