Gujarat launches first Data Centre Policy, targets ₹6 lakh crore investments and 7.5 GW capacity
The Gujarat government has unveiled its 2026-29 Data Centre Policy, aiming to attract ₹6 lakh crore in investments and build 7.5 GW of capacity. The policy offers various fiscal incentives to position the state as a hub for AI and cloud computing.
Why it matters
This policy signals a major push for digital infrastructure development in India, aiming to compete with established tech hubs.
Seeking to position itself as India’s preferred destination for hyperscale data centres, cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI)-driven digital infrastructure, the Gujarat government on Thursday (July 9, 2026) unveiled its first-ever Data Centre Policy (2026-29), targeting investments of ₹6 lakh crore and the creation of 7.5 GW of data centre capacity over the policy period.
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