Tokyo/Hyderabad, April 2025: In a major boost to India’s AI infrastructure ambitions, global IT services leader NTT DATA and AI-first cloud platform Neysa Networks have signed a landmark tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Telangana. The agreement, formalized in Tokyo in the presence of Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri A. Revanth Reddy, marks the beginning of a massive ₹10,500 crore investment to build India’s largest AI Data Center Cluster in Hyderabad.
A Giant Leap for India’s AI Capabilities
The proposed 400 MW data center cluster will be one of the most advanced AI infrastructure projects in the country. Designed to host 25,000 GPUs, the facility aims to power public and enterprise-level AI workloads across sectors. With this move, Telangana is positioning itself as India’s AI capital, enabling sovereign, scalable, and sustainable AI computing solutions.
The signing ceremony witnessed participation from global and national leaders, including:
- Mr. Ken Katsuyama, SVP, NTT Corporation & Board Member, NTT DATA Inc.
- Mr. Tadaoki Nishimura, Director & SVP, NTT DATA Inc.
- Mr. Alok Bajpai, Managing Director – India, NTT Global Data Centers
- Mr. Sharad Sanghi, Co-founder & CEO, Neysa; Chairman, NTT Global Data Centres India
- Mr. Jayesh Ranjan, Special Chief Secretary (Industries & Commerce), Telangana
Sustainable, Scalable, and Strategic Infrastructure
The upcoming facility will leverage a hybrid energy model—powered through grid and renewable energy sources up to 500 MW. It will also incorporate liquid immersion cooling and comply with the highest ESG standards. As part of the broader vision, the center will partner with Telangana’s top academic institutions to develop AI talent and strengthen digital public infrastructure.
Chief Minister Revanth Reddy emphasized Telangana’s readiness to lead in the digital age, stating:
“Telangana offers policy stability, strategic location, high-quality electric power, skilled talent, and quick clearances through our single-window system. We welcome NTT DATA’s long-term commitment to build the future of AI and digital services from Hyderabad.”
He added warmly:
“On behalf of the people of Telangana — Arigatō Gozaimasu. Or, in my Telugu language, Dhanyavadalu.”
Telangana – Emerging as India’s Data Center Powerhouse
This announcement follows recent major data center investments in Hyderabad by AWS, STT, Tillman Holdings, and CtrlS, further strengthening the city’s position as India’s premier data center hub.
About the Partners
🔹 NTT DATA:
Headquartered in Tokyo, NTT DATA is a global leader in digital transformation, employing over 193,000 professionals across 50+ countries. It operates more than 150 data center facilities worldwide, serving sectors like public services, BFSI, manufacturing, healthcare, and telecom. It ranks among the top three global data center providers.
🔹 Neysa Networks:
An AI-first cloud platform company, Neysa delivers sovereign and scalable AI compute solutions. Focused on accelerating Generative AI adoption through a unified stack, Neysa is building strategic partnerships across industries to drive next-gen AI transformation.