CtrlS Datacenters has announced a major investment of ₹500 crore to establish a greenfield data centre in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. Spread across 5 acres of land allotted at Badwai IT Park, the facility is expected to generate around 200 jobs during its phased development, contributing to the region’s growing digital economy.
The data centre aims to serve high-performance computing, cloud, AI, and data processing needs, strengthening Madhya Pradesh’s emerging status as a technology hub for Central India. The investment is aligned with the state’s IT, ITeS, and ESDM Investment Promotion Policy 2023, which offers attractive incentives including up to 25% capital expenditure subsidy.
Supporting Regional Growth and Sustainable Technology
CtrlS’ expansion complements Madhya Pradesh’s broader vision under the Global Capability Centres (GCC) Policy 2025, which targets over 50 global tech hubs across the state.
According to Sridhar Pinnapureddy, chairman of CtrlS Datacenters, Madhya Pradesh offers strategic advantages: a supportive business environment, growing technology talent, and a central location ideal for digital connectivity.
“We chose Madhya Pradesh for its visionary leadership and untapped potential as a technology talent hub,” Pinnapureddy said.
A CII report projects Madhya Pradesh’s GSDP could rise to $2.1 trillion by 2047-48, driven by such high-tech infrastructure investments.
The new data centre is expected to contribute around ₹7.5 crore each to both SGST and CGST annually, boosting the state’s revenue streams while catalysing local entrepreneurship and SME development.
A Focus on Green and AI-Ready Infrastructure
CtrlS stated that the Bhopal facility will feature AI-ready infrastructure, including advanced cooling and security systems. Although specific energy figures were not disclosed, CtrlS’ previous projects demonstrate a strong commitment to sustainable operations.
Past CtrlS projects have achieved low power usage effectiveness (PUE)—as low as 1.35—a benchmark for high energy efficiency. Additionally, the company’s GreenVolt1 Solar Farm near Nagpur supports its green energy goals, already meeting 30% of power requirements for its Mumbai campus, with expansion underway.
CtrlS also uses adiabatic cooling and direct liquid cooling technologies to further optimise energy consumption, enhancing both environmental sustainability and operational performance.
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Expanding Digital Infrastructure Across India
With 250 MW of national data centre capacity across tier-1 cities like Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Noida, and Kolkata—and edge facilities in emerging tier-2 cities like Patna and Lucknow—CtrlS is aggressively expanding.
New markets, including Ahmedabad, Bhubaneswar, and Guwahati, are also on the company’s radar.
The Bhopal project represents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across Madhya Pradesh and neighbouring regions, providing advanced infrastructure to scale their digital operations.
