Why is Gujarat betting ₹6 lakh crore on data centres? | Explained
The Gujarat government has launched a new data centre policy aiming to attract ₹6 lakh crore in investments to build 7.5 GW of capacity. This initiative positions the state as a major hub for digital infrastructure to support AI, cloud computing, and e-commerce.
Why it matters
It signals a shift in state-level economic competition in India, moving from traditional manufacturing to hosting the physical infrastructure required for the global digital economy.
The story so far: When the Gujarat Government unveiled its first-ever Data Centre Policy (2026-2029), it did more than announce a new industrial policy but signalled its ambition to enter one of the fastest-growing segments of the global digital economy by becoming the first State in India to bring a policy.
The article provides a factual overview of government policy and economic strategy without taking a political stance.
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