AirTrunk commits $30B to build 5GW of AI data centers in India https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/05/airtrunk-commits-30b-to-build-5gw-of-ai-data-centers-in-india/
AirTrunk, a data center operator backed by Blackstone, has announced a significant $30 billion investment in India by 2030 to develop 5 gigawatts of AI-focused data center capacity. This move highlights India's increasing importance as a hub for digital infrastructure, with projections indicating a substantial rise in the country's data center capacity. The investment is supported by government incentives and joins a growing trend of major tech companies expanding their computing power in India. AI
IMPACT Accelerates the availability of critical compute infrastructure needed for AI development and deployment in a key emerging market.