Global tech giant Google has lately signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Anant Raj, a prominent real estate developer, to deliver cutting-edge cloud computing services and data center infrastructure to businesses. Under this agreement, the developer’s cloud computing division will join forces with Google to develop tailored solutions that integrate AI and machine learning capabilities, enhancing data infrastructure, productivity, and security for clients.
In a notification to the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), Anant Raj revealed that the collaboration with Google will also involve the joint development of groundbreaking technological solutions for potential clients, further expanding the scope of their partnership.
“We are pleased to announce that Anant Raj Cloud Pvt. Ltd… has entered into an MoU with Google LLC… to collaborate for providing data centre infrastructure, DC managed services and cloud platform to various public and private enterprises, to develop innovative technological solutions for potential customers…,” as per the filing.
Anant Raj Ltd. is building a network of data centres in Haryana, with a total capacity of 300 MW (IT load) across three locations: Manesar, Rai, and Panchkula. The first phase of the Manesar project is now complete, with 1.8 million square feet of space on a 10-acre site. Additionally, the company has a 10-acre plot in Panchkula, currently under construction, which will offer a further 600,000 square feet of space.
Following reports three months ago that Google was in advanced discussions to acquire a 22.5-acre plot in Navi Mumbai’s Juinagar, the tech giant is now poised to establish its inaugural captive data centre in India, with a significant investment of INR 850 Cr.
In addition to its plans for a captive data centre, Google has reportedly secured multiple leases for space at colocation data centres in Navi Mumbai and Noida. This move aligns with the growing trend of major tech companies establishing a presence in India to meet the increasing demand for cloud services, driven by the country’s rapid digital transformation and post-pandemic growth.
Furthermore, the demand has been driven by a combination of factors, including the increasing number of businesses transitioning to online platforms, rising data consumption, the rollout of 5G networks, and data localization requirements, all of which have contributed to a surge in demand for data centre capacity in India.
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