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Data Sovereignty and Infrastructure Boom

Data Sovereignty and Infrastructure Boom

Key Questions

What is the projected capacity for India's data centers by FY31?

India's data centers are projected to reach 10.5GW capacity by FY31. This boom is driven by increasing demand for localized infrastructure.

What are Pixxel and Sarvam developing in orbital data centers?

Pixxel and Sarvam are advancing orbital data center initiatives. These space-based solutions align with India's push for data sovereignty.

How has Krutrim pivoted its business?

Krutrim has pivoted to AI cloud services, achieving Rs 300 Cr revenue in FY26. This move responds to rising demand for domestic AI infrastructure.

What is WorkOnGrid's role in this landscape?

WorkOnGrid is pivoting towards AI infrastructure amid finance and healthcare data localisation needs. It supports India's efforts to build sovereign capabilities.

What tensions exist around data sovereignty and FDI?

India's sovereign AI push, including localisation in finance and healthcare, creates FDI and privacy tensions. This has Silicon Valley concerned about restricted access to the market.

10.5GW centers FY31; Pixxel-Sarvam orbital DC; Krutrim/WorkOnGrid pivots amid finance/healthcare localisation, FDI/privacy tensions.

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Updated May 9, 2026