Anant Raj to invest ₹4,500 crore in Andhra Pradesh for new data centre, IT park

In a major boost to Andhra Pradesh’s digital infrastructure ambitions, Anant Raj Limited has announced a substantial expansion of its data centre footprint with a fresh investment commitment of ₹4,500 crore.

The company’s wholly owned subsidiary, Anant Raj Cloud Private Limited (ARCPL), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Andhra Pradesh Economic Development Board (APEDB) to develop new data centre facilities and an integrated IT Park in the state.

The MoU was signed on November 14, 2025, in the presence of Nara Lokesh, the Minister for Information Technology, Electronics & Communications, Andhra Pradesh Government, underscoring the state’s focus on attracting high-value investments in the cloud and data services sector.

Under the agreement, ARCPL will execute the ₹4,500-crore investment in two phases to build advanced data centre infrastructure and cloud services capacity.

APEDB will facilitate coordination with government departments to ensure smooth implementation and timely clearances. The project is poised to significantly strengthen the state’s digital ecosystem, which has emerged as a priority area in Andhra Pradesh’s industrial and technology roadmap.

The development is also expected to generate major employment opportunities—about 8,500 direct and 7,500 indirect jobs—positioning it as one of the largest technology-linked job creation initiatives announced in the state in recent years.

The expansion in Andhra Pradesh comes over and above Anant Raj’s 307 MW of data centre capacity currently under development across its campuses.

The company presently operates 28 MW of IT load across Manesar and Panchkula, and is targeting a scale-up to 307 MW by FY32, supported by a $2.1 billion capex plan. By FY28, the Group expects to reach an installed IT load capacity of nearly 117 MW across Manesar, Panchkula, and Rai, claims Anant Raj in a statement.

Anant Raj has been steadily building its presence in India’s digital infrastructure market.

Last year, in June 2024, the company partnered with Orange Business, the French IT and telecom services provider, to deliver managed cloud services in India—an alliance that is expected to complement the upcoming Andhra Pradesh facilities, the developer said.

Established in 1969, Anant Raj has delivered 9.96 million sq. ft. of residential and commercial developments and holds approximately 320 acres of debt-free land in Delhi-NCR, providing strategic backing for its long-term digital and real estate expansion plans.

For the first half of FY26, the company reported revenue of ₹1,223.20 crore and profit after tax of ₹264.08 crore, reaffirming its strong financial footing as it accelerates its data centre growth strategy.