ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (India) — one of the country’s leading colocation data centre service providers — has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Maharashtra to develop world-class data centre campuses in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region and Pune.
This partnership underscores STT GDC India’s commitment to strengthening India’s digital infrastructure and advancing the state’s position as a digital innovation hub. The company currently operates across 10 major Indian cities, including Mumbai, Pune, Chennai, Noida, Bengaluru, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Jaipur, and Ahmedabad — solidifying its leadership in the nation’s data centre ecosystem.
₹5,000 Crore Investment to Build AI-Ready Campuses
Under the MoU, STT GDC India will invest up to ₹5,000 crore (S$735 million) to expand its data centre parks in Mumbai and Pune. This includes the establishment of a new large-scale campus in Palava, spread across 27 acres, designed specifically for AI and high-density computing workloads.
The initiative is expected to create over 500 highly skilled jobs and 2,000 indirect employment opportunities, contributing significantly to Maharashtra’s digital and economic growth.
The signing ceremony took place in Mumbai, attended by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra, senior government officials, and leadership teams from STT GDC, including Bruno Lopez, President and Group CEO of STT GDC; Bimal Khandelwal, CEO of STT GDC India; and Lalit Kumar, COO of STT GDC India.
Driving Maharashtra’s Digital Transformation
“We are honoured to work with the Government of Maharashtra and deepen our presence in this vibrant state,” said Bruno Lopez, President and Group CEO of ST Telemedia Global Data Centres.
“This collaboration underscores our shared commitment to accelerating digital transformation and positioning Maharashtra as a preferred destination for global technology infrastructure.”
Bimal Khandelwal, CEO of STT GDC India, added:
“Our planned investments will create scalable, sustainable, and AI-ready data centre campuses featuring advanced liquid cooling technologies — building a robust digital backbone for hyperscale clients, enterprises, and communities in Maharashtra.”
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devender Fernandes lauded the move, stating:
“STT GDC India’s investment marks a major milestone in advancing the state’s digital ambitions. This partnership brings us closer to our vision of establishing Maharashtra as India’s digital and innovation powerhouse.”
About STT GDC India
ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (India) is a majority-owned subsidiary of ST Telemedia Global Data Centres, operating over 30 facilities across 10 cities with 400MW of IT load capacity. The company serves a diverse client base, including Fortune 500 enterprises, and is known for its industry-leading uptime, operational excellence, and ESG-driven approach.
STT GDC India is committed to achieving carbon-neutral data centre operations by 2030, with a strong emphasis on sustainability, ethics, inclusion, and responsible growth.
