State-owned infrastructure giant NBCC (India) Ltd has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with RailTel Corporation of India Ltd to jointly develop data centre projects both domestically and internationally over the next five years.
Five-Year Pact to Build Advanced Digital Infrastructure
In a regulatory filing made on Tuesday, NBCC said the partnership will focus on developing data centre projects from concept to commissioning, combining the core strengths of both organizations. The agreement is expected to significantly boost the government’s push for digital infrastructure in India and help the companies expand their global footprint.
According to the MoU:
NBCC will provide Project Management Consultancy (PMC) services, including construction of data centre buildings and civil/passive infrastructure.
RailTel, a Mini-Ratna PSU under the Ministry of Railways, will be responsible for Planning, Designing, Supply, Installation, Testing, Commissioning (SITC) and Operations & Maintenance (O&M) of IT-related infrastructure for data centres.
Leveraging Complementary Strengths
This collaboration is aimed at leveraging the core competencies of both organizations. By combining NBCC’s expertise in infrastructure construction and RailTel’s experience in network and IT services, the partnership is expected to enhance both client acquisition and long-term service delivery efficiency.
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NBCC, which operates under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, is a leader in project management consultancy and real estate, while RailTel brings its extensive experience in telecommunications and digital infrastructure, particularly across railway networks and government sectors.
Driving India’s Data and Digital Growth Ambitions
As India continues to scale up its data centre capacity to support digitalisation, such partnerships are critical in enabling a robust and future-ready IT infrastructure. This MoU comes at a time when government departments and private sector players are investing heavily in cloud, AI, and smart city projects, all of which rely on high-capacity data centre ecosystems.
