CtrlS Datacenters Commits Rs 10,000 Crore to Build 150 MW AI Factory in Bihar

CtrlS Datacenters Signs Rs 10,000 Crore Deal for Hyperscale AI Factory

CtrlS Datacenters has announced a Rs 10,000 crore ($1.05 billion) Bihar investment to establish a 150 MW hyperscale AI factory in Bodh Gaya1

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. The data center operator, recognized as Asia's largest Rated-4 datacenter provider, signed a Letter of Intent with the Government of Bihar to strengthen digital infrastructure across the region. This commitment represents one of the largest technology infrastructure investments in Eastern India, positioning Bihar as an emerging hub for AI-led applications and cloud computing.

Rs 400-Crore AI and Cloud-Ready Datacenter Inaugurated in Patna

Alongside the announcement, CtrlS Datacenters inaugurated its Rs 400-crore facility in Patna in the presence of Bihar Chief Minister Shri Samrat Choudhary2

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. Located in the Patliputra Industrial Area, the AI and cloud-ready datacenter currently offers an IT load of 12 MW with expansion capabilities to meet future demand1

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. The greenfield facility features natural disaster-proof construction, military-grade security, and energy-efficient operations designed to support hyperscalers, enterprises, government institutions, and technology businesses throughout Bihar and Eastern India.

Building a Hyper-Connected Network of Datacenters Across India

Sridhar Pinnapureddy, Founder & CEO of CtrlS Datacenters, emphasized the company's commitment to building a robust IT ecosystem through future-ready infrastructure2

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. He credited the Government of Bihar for creating a conducive policy environment and providing attractive incentives that facilitated the investment. The company's strategy focuses on establishing a hyper-connected network of datacenters that extends reliable digital infrastructure closer to emerging demand hubs. This approach addresses the growing need for localized, low-latency computing resources essential for modern AI workloads and cloud services.

Expansion Plans Target Edge Datacenters in Tier-2 and Tier-3 Cities

CtrlS Datacenters plans to establish more than 20 Edge datacenters across Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities in India over the coming years3

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. The company currently operates 19 data centers across India and aims to bring compute and connectivity closer to customers, enabling the next wave of digital services. As demand grows for resilient digital infrastructure with disaster resilience capabilities, the expansion into smaller cities positions CtrlS to capture emerging market opportunities while contributing to regional economic growth through job creation and technology investments.

Industry Context and Future Implications

The Bihar investment aligns with a broader trend of datacenter expansion across India, with companies like HCLTech and L&T also committing significant resources to infrastructure development3

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. The focus on AI factory infrastructure reflects the accelerating demand for specialized facilities capable of handling intensive AI workloads. For businesses and government institutions in Eastern India, these developments signal improved access to enterprise-grade cloud infrastructure previously concentrated in major metropolitan areas. The emphasis on energy efficiency and security standards positions these facilities to meet international compliance requirements, potentially attracting global hyperscalers seeking distributed infrastructure options in India.