Power, water perks redraw data-centre map as states chase AI boom
- Posted on July 12, 2026
- By Financial Express
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Power, water perks redraw data-centre map as states chase AI boom
With India’s data-centre capacity projected to hit 9.5 GW by 2030, states like Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Uttar Pradesh are rewriting policies with long-duration power subsidies, green-energy mandates, and water security clauses to capture the next wave of hyperscale AI projects.