Realty and infrastructure company Anant Raj Ltd has announced a ₹4,500 crore investment to develop large-scale data centre facilities and an IT park in Andhra Pradesh. The investment will be executed through its subsidiary, Anant Raj Cloud Pvt Ltd (ARCPL), which has signed an MoU with the Andhra Pradesh Economic Development Board (APEDB).
MoU to Build Data Centre–IT Park in Phased Expansion
Under the agreement, ARCPL will build new data centre infrastructure in two phases, supported by APEDB for state-level coordination and project facilitation. While APEDB will extend regulatory and administrative support, the responsibility for execution and investment lies entirely with ARCPL. The project is expected to advance Andhra Pradesh’s growing digital infrastructure network.
Job Creation and Infrastructure Scale-Up
The investment is projected to create 8,500 direct and 7,500 indirect jobs, highlighting the state’s push to attract high-tech infrastructure projects. The proposed development will add to Anant Raj’s growing portfolio of data centre assets, which already includes 307 MW of capacity under development across Manesar, Panchkula and Rai in Haryana.
Existing Capacity and Future Roadmap
Anant Raj currently operates 28 MW of IT load across Manesar and Panchkula, with a target of reaching 117 MW by FY28. The Andhra Pradesh project will mark its largest single-state expansion beyond the NCR region. Established in 1969, the company has delivered nearly 10 million sq ft of projects and holds 320 acres of debt-free land in Delhi-NCR, enabling long-term infrastructure planning.
Partnerships and Sector Focus
In June 2024, Anant Raj partnered with Orange Business to deliver managed cloud services in India. With the AP data centre park, ARCPL aims to strengthen its presence in the cloud and digital infrastructure segment at a time when hyperscale demand is rising across India.
Final Take
Anant Raj’s ₹4,500 crore commitment reinforces Andhra Pradesh’s emergence as a key destination for data centre investments. As India’s digital consumption accelerates, regional IT parks backed by large realty players signal the next phase of decentralised data infrastructure growth.
