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Techno Digital, the digital infrastructure arm of Techno Electric and Engineering Company Limited (TEECL), announced last week the inauguration of its 36 MW data center at SIPCOT IT Park, Siruseri, Chennai, with an investment of USD 175 million. This facility is part of Techno Digital’s USD 1 billion commitment to building future-ready, sustainable digital infrastructure across the country, the company stated on August 28, 2025.
Hyperscale Capacity with Future-Ready Design
Spanning 200,000 sq. ft., the data center offers hosting capacity for over 2,400 high-density racks, with flexible power densities ranging from 10 kW to 50 kW per rack and beyond. According to the company, the facility, located in Chennai’s IT corridor, is designed for resilience against climate risks and offers seamless connectivity to multiple cable landing stations and domestic networks that form the backbone of India’s internet backbone.
Investment in Chennai’s IT Corridor
“Our Chennai AI-ready hyperscale data center is a significant milestone in our commitment to accelerating the Digital India vision and advancing India’s self-reliance initiative. This launch goes beyond infrastructure; it represents a strategic investment in building a future-ready digital ecosystem,” said, Ankit Saraiya, Director and CEO, Techno Digital. “Chennai stands out as a top destination for hyperscale data centers, due to its robust infrastructure, progressive business policies, and vibrant talent pool. This, coupled with our strong credentials in power infrastructure, strategically positions us as a partner of choice for enterprises looking to modernize, scale, embrace sustainability and future-proof their digital operations.”
The company noted that with the rise in data consumption, rapid cloud adoption, and advancements in AI and 5G rollout, data centers are the strategic pillars that deliver scalable, secure, and efficient solutions to meet this demand.