The digital infrastructure industry in India got a huge boost after Anant Raj Ltd signed an MoU with the Government of Haryana on investment of ₹20,000 crore for developing large-scale data center infrastructure in the state. This MoU was signed on the occasion of the launch of ‘Make in Haryana’ policy and other sector-specific policies being launched by the Department of Industries and Commerce, Haryana.
This MoU signifies the significance of the state of Haryana as a crucial destination for making digital infrastructure investments.
Major Investment to Strengthen Digital Infrastructure
As per the company, the planned investment of Rs 20,000 crore would go into building high-end data centers and other projects related to digital infrastructure within the state of Haryana. The planned investment is being made with the objective of meeting the growing demand for data storage, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and digital connectivity.
Speaking about the initiative, the company stated, “The proposed investment will support the development of state-of-the-art data centres and digital infrastructure, further strengthening Haryana's position as a leading destination for technology-led investments and digital innovation.”
The recently launched investment initiative is independent of and complementary to Anant Raj's existing programme on the expansion of data centres. It must be noted that the company already has a presence at two different locations, namely Manesar and Panchkula, which have an IT load capacity of 28 MW, and there are already some ambitious plans set by the firm for the future.
Anant Raj plans to reach a data centre capacity of 307 MW by FY 2031-32 in important locations such as Manesar, Panchkula, and Rai. This plan involves a capex of around $2.1 billion.
The new investment of ₹20,000 crore will help Anant Raj to become one of the leading firms in India's data centre industry.
Haryana Becoming a Hub for Digital Investments
This investment fits the vision of the Make in Haryana policy, where the idea is to get investments in various upcoming fields like information technology, advanced manufacturing, technology, etc.
Under the guidance of Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, Haryana is implementing several strategies to support industry growth and technology-oriented investments. Various organizations such as the Haryana State Industrial & Infrastructure Development Corporation and the Haryana Enterprises Promotion Centre are involved in creating a favorable environment for large infrastructure projects.
The state's location near the NCR, solid power network, and connectivity make it an ideal choice for setting up data center and tech companies.
Increase in Data Centre Demand in India
Data centre market in India has experienced considerable growth in the recent past because of the rise in internet connectivity, use of cloud computing, payment solutions online, artificial intelligence and other digital transformation initiatives by the Government.
Organizations today are creating vast amounts of data that requires a reliable and efficient place where such information can be stored safely. Data centres have become an essential element in the development of cloud computing, online shopping portals, financial technology firms, telecom services, and artificial intelligence systems.
With more organizations adopting cloud computing, demand for hyperscale and enterprise data centres is forecast to increase in the coming years.
As per imarc report, The India data center market size was valued at USD 5.55 Billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 13.11 Billion by 2034, exhibiting a CAGR of 10.01% during the forecast period 2026-2034. Rapid digital transformation across enterprises, surging cloud adoption, and escalating AI/ML workload requirements are the primary catalysts driving this growth.
Data localisation mandates under India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA) 2023, combined with government digital infrastructure initiatives such as BharatNet and Smart Cities Mission, are further accelerating data center investment. Hardware leads the component segment with a 50.0% share in 2025, while Mid-Size Data Centers dominate the size segment at 46.0%. Maharashtra commands the largest regional share at 26.0%, anchored by Mumbai’s position as India’s premier financial and digital connectivity hub.
This is not the first time that Anant Raj is making such an ambitious digital infrastructure investment. Way back in November 2025, the company inked an MoU with the Government of Andhra Pradesh to invest in developing new data centres and an IT Park.
In the previous deal, the Anant Raj Cloud Private Limited had made a commitment for an investment of roughly ₹4,500 crores, to be undertaken in two phases, for creating digital data centre infrastructure and cloud computing services.
It must be noted that the latest investment by the company is much bigger than their earlier one and it is in line with their long-term business plan for establishing their presence across India.
Investing ₹20,000 crores in Haryana’s digital infrastructure segment makes it a landmark deal in the current scenario when the demand for AI, cloud computing, and other digital services is growing significantly. Anant Raj, with their investment, is all set to create a mark for themselves in the Indian digitalization story. Such huge investments will go a long way towards strengthening India’s digital infrastructure network while contributing to job generation and technology-based investments in the region.
