ST Telemedia Global Data Centres India Launches AI-Ready Data Centre in Kolkata with ₹450 Crore Investment

ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (India) Launches AI-Ready Data Centre in Kolkata with INR 450 Crore Investment

Spanning 5.59 acres, this cutting-edge facility is designed to meet the growing demand for AI computing ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (India) (STT GDC India) has launched a new AI-ready data centre campus in New Town, Kolkata on Monday, with an investment of INR 450 Crore. Spanning 5.59 acres, this cutting-edge facility is designed to meet the growing demand for AI computing. It will provide high-density rack configurations, advanced cooling systems, and scalable, modular designs to support AI and other high-performance computing workloads. The campus has received the TIA-942 Rated-3 Design certification, highlighting its world-class infrastructure and reliability. The data centre has an IT power capacity of 10 MW, with the first building offering 5-6 MW. Its power design includes N+2C redundancy for reliable power availability, along with a radial N+N configuration for main power incomers. The campus provides a significant boost to digital infrastructure creation in the eastern part of the country with scalable capacity of up to 25 MW in terms of overall IT load. Bimal Khandelwal, CEO of STT GDC India, said, "Our Kolkata campus is specifically designed to support the burgeoning AI ecosystem, from startups developing local language AI models to enterprises deploying large language models. The facility's high-performance computing capabilities and low-latency connectivity will empower organisations to build and deploy AI solutions that drive digital transformation across sectors." The facility's design ensures zero Single Points of Failure (SPOF), with flexibility for future technologies like liquid cooling. It also prioritises sustainability with low PUE (Power Usage Effectiveness) cooling, water conservation measures, and the use of low-GWP refrigerants to reduce its carbon footprint. Scheduled to go live in Q2 2025, the Kolkata data centre will expand STT GDC India's network to 30 data centres across 10 cities, offering a total IT load capacity of 390 MW. Its strategic location in New Town's Silicon Valley will serve as a key hub for AI development, supporting enterprises, hyperscale cloud service providers, and government organisations

STT GDC India Launches AI-Ready Data Centre in Kolkata

Certified with TIA-942 Rated-3 Design, supporting up to 25MW of IT load. ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (India) (STT GDC India) has unveiled a state-of-the-art AI-ready data centre in New Town, Kolkata, with a Rs 450 crore Investment, enhancing Eastern India's digital infrastructure. Spanning 5.59 acres, the facility is designed to support the rising demand for AI computing with high-density rack configurations, advanced cooling systems, and a scalable, modular structure, the AI-ready data center provider said on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. Also Read: STT GDC to Invest Rs 3,500 Crore for AI-Ready Data Centres in Hyderabad The new campus, certified with a TIA-942 Rated-3 Design, boasts a capacity of up to 25MW of IT load. Its power infrastructure incorporates an N+2C design for reliability and a radial N+N configuration for main power incomers, ensuring uninterrupted operations. It also features TYPE-TESTED Compact Substations and LV DGs, according to the company. Bimal Khandelwal, CEO of STT GDC India, said, "This expansion is a gateway to accelerating AI innovation in Eastern India. Our Kolkata campus is specifically designed to support the burgeoning AI ecosystem, from startups developing local language AI models to enterprises deploying large language models. The facility's high-performance computing capabilities and low-latency connectivity will empower organisations to build and deploy AI solutions that drive digital transformation across sectors." Also Read: STT GDC India Partners with UP Government to Develop AI City Project STT GDC said the facility is built with concurrently maintainable infrastructure, ensuring zero Single Points of Failure (SPOF). Its modular design accommodates liquid cooling technologies, enabling high-performance computing workloads. The company noted that the Kolkata data centre prioritises sustainability with a low-PUE (Power Usage Effectiveness) cooling design, closed-loop cooling, rainwater harvesting, greywater reuse, and low-GWP refrigerants to minimise environmental impact. Also Read: STT GDC Commits USD 3.2 Billion to Add 550MW of Data Centre Capacity in India According to the company, the Kolkata data centre, launched in March 2025, expands STT GDC India's footprint to 30 facilities across 10 cities, with a total IT load capacity of 400MW. Located in New Town's Silicon Valley as a crucial hub for AI development, the campus will serve enterprises, hyperscale cloud providers, and government organisations. "This investment aligns with India's growing focus on artificial intelligence and the increasing demand for AI-ready digital infrastructure. The facility will support diverse AI-driven initiatives, from natural language processing in regional languages to computer vision applications in manufacturing and healthcare," STT GDC India said.

ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (India) Unveils AI-Ready Data Centre Campus in Kolkata with INR 450 Crore Investment

ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (India) (STT GDC India), a leading AI-ready data centre provider in India, is set to revolutionise the data centre landscape in Eastern India with the launch of its state-of-the-art facility in New Town, Kolkata. Spanning 5.59 acres, this next-generation campus is engineered to support the growing demands of AI computing with high-density rack configurations, advanced cooling systems, and a scalable, modular design. The facility has earned the prestigious TIA-942 Rated-3 Design certification, underscoring its commitment to world-class infrastructure and reliability. With an overall IT power capacity of 10 MW for the campus, this first building will offer 5-6MW and integrates a forward-thinking power architecture featuring an N+2C design for reliable power availability and main power incomers in a radial N+N configuration, ensuring dedicated feeder availability. The campus utilises TYPE-TESTED Compact Substations and LV DGs, setting new standards in power reliability and efficiency. Mr. Bimal Khandelwal, CEO of STT GDC India, said, "This expansion is a gateway to accelerating AI innovation in Eastern India. Our Kolkata campus is specifically designed to support the burgeoning AI ecosystem, from startups developing local language AI models to enterprises deploying large language models. The facility's high-performance computing capabilities and low-latency connectivity will empower organisations to build and deploy AI solutions that drive digital transformation across sectors". The facility is built with a concurrently maintainable infrastructure ensuring zero Single Points of Failure (SPOF). It boasts a modular design with flexibility for liquid cooling technologies, supporting the next generation of high-performance computing workloads. The Kolkata data centre prioritises sustainability with a low-PUE (Power Usage Effectiveness) cooling design, incorporating water conservation techniques through closed-loop cooling, rainwater harvesting, and greywater reuse. The facility also employs low-GWP refrigerants to reduce carbon footprint, reinforcing STT GDC India's commitment to environmental responsibility. Set to go live in Q2 2025, the Kolkata facility expands STT GDC India's nationwide footprint to 30 data centres across 10 cities with a total IT load capacity of 390 MW. Its strategic location in New Town's Silicon Valley positions it as a crucial hub for AI development, serving enterprises, hyperscale cloud service providers, and government organisations. This investment aligns with India's growing focus on artificial intelligence and the increasing demand for AI-ready digital infrastructure. The facility will support diverse AI-driven initiatives, from natural language processing in regional languages to computer vision applications in manufacturing and healthcare, ensuring high reliability, energy efficiency, and environmental sustainability. # # About ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (India) ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (India), a leading AI-ready colocation data centre services provider in India, is a majority-owned subsidiary of ST Telemedia Global Data Centres. The Company has been at the forefront of the Indian colocation market for more than two decades with an impeccable record in the design, build, and operations of data centres. It currently manages one of the largest colocation data centre footprints in India, with more than 390 MW of critical IT load spread across 30 facilities, including facilities under development, in 10 cities in India. Its mission-critical solutions comprise best-in-class offerings, delivering industry-leading quality of services and uptime to its customers.

ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (India) Unveils AI-Ready Data Centre Campus in Kolkata with INR 450 Crore Investment

Spanning 5.59 acres, data centre is geared to support the growing demands of AI computing with high-density rack configurations, advanced cooling systems, and a scalable, modular design ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (India) (STT GDC India), a leading AI-ready data centre provider in India, is set to revolutionise the data centre landscape in Eastern India with the launch of its state-of-the-art facility in New Town, Kolkata. Spanning 5.59 acres, this next-generation campus is engineered to support the growing demands of AI computing with high-density rack configurations, advanced cooling systems, and a scalable, modular design. The facility has earned the prestigious TIA-942 Rated-3 Design certification, underscoring its commitment to world-class infrastructure and reliability. With an overall IT power capacity of 10 MW for the campus, this first building will offer 5-6MW and integrates a forward-thinking power architecture featuring an N+2C design for reliable power availability and main power incomers in a radial N+N configuration, ensuring dedicated feeder availability. The campus utilises and LV DGs, setting new standards in power reliability and efficiency. Mr. Bimal Khandelwal, CEO of , said, "This expansion is a gateway to accelerating AI innovation in Eastern India. Our Kolkata campus is specifically designed to support the burgeoning AI ecosystem, from startups developing local language AI models to enterprises deploying large language models. The facility's high-performance computing capabilities and low-latency connectivity will empower organisations to build and deploy AI solutions that drive digital transformation across sectors". The facility is built with a concurrently maintainable infrastructure ensuring zero Single Points of Failure (SPOF). It boasts a modular design with flexibility for liquid cooling technologies, supporting the next generation of high-performance computing workloads. The Kolkata data centre prioritises sustainability with a low-PUE cooling design, incorporating water conservation techniques through closed-loop cooling, rainwater harvesting, and greywater reuse. The facility also employs low-GWP refrigerants to reduce carbon footprint, reinforcing STT GDC India's commitment to Set to go live in Q2 2025, the Kolkata facility expands STT GDC India's nationwide footprint to 30 data centres across 10 cities with a total IT load capacity of 390 MW. Its strategic location in New Town's Silicon Valley positions it as a crucial hub for AI development, serving enterprises, hyperscale cloud service providers, and government organisations. This investment aligns with India's growing focus on artificial intelligence and the increasing demand for AI-ready digital infrastructure. The facility will support diverse AI-driven initiatives, from natural language processing in regional languages to computer vision applications in manufacturing and healthcare, ensuring high reliability, energy efficiency, and environmental sustainability.