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Google and Meta plan massive Vizag data centers but power grid is not ready yet

Google and Meta plan massive Vizag data centers but power grid is not ready yet

Google and Meta are reportedly building large data centres in Vizag, but questions are rising over whether the local power grid can handle the load. As hyperscale demand approaches, planners and utilities must align upgrades, timelines, and capacity—before growth turns into grid strain and costly delays for everyone involved.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Ken on 24 Apr 2026
Can long stranded gas plants power Digital India without the usual policy hurdles

Can long stranded gas plants power Digital India without the usual policy hurdles

India’s data centres are expanding, and with them comes a quiet demand for reliable power. A fleet of older, gas-based plants—often neglected and underutilised—could find a renewed role. But whether they actually power Digital India hinges on unglamorous realities: policy signals, gas and power pricing, and political will to make the economics work.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026

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TCS makes its biggest AI bet with Coastal Cloud and a TPG data center JV

TCS makes its biggest AI bet with Coastal Cloud and a TPG data center JV

Tata Consultancy Services is shifting fast in the AI race. After layoffs and a slimmer bench, it has made its largest-ever acquisition, Coastal Cloud, for $700 million, and launched an AI-focused data-centre JV with TPG. The move signals a strategic reversal as TCS tries to catch up with the AI acquisitions it previously avoided.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Firmus raises 505 million to build AI factories across Asia Pacific and Australia

Firmus raises 505 million to build AI factories across Asia Pacific and Australia

Australia’s Firmus has raised $505 million to scale its AI infrastructure platform across the Asia-Pacific region. The funding will also back Project Southgate, a plan to create a network of AI factories in Australia. Developed with Nvidia and CDC Data Centres, the initiative is projected to grow to as much as 1.6 gigawatts of capacity over the next three years.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Nokia warns Europe risks falling behind US and China in AI data centre race

Nokia warns Europe risks falling behind US and China in AI data centre race

Nokia’s CEO says Europe is losing ground in AI data-centre build-out, citing thin investment and infrastructure gaps that make it harder for companies to scale locally. He warns firms may shift toward the more adaptive AI ecosystems in the US and China, while pointing to persistent regulatory hurdles and energy supply constraints as major bottlenecks.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
AI startup Nava raises 22 million to scale GPUs and data centers

AI startup Nava raises 22 million to scale GPUs and data centers

AI startup Nava has raised $22 million in a round led by Greenoaks Capital, with participation from RTP Global and Unicorn India Ventures. The funding will boost its GPU compute and AI data centre capacity and support hiring. Nava is shifting from a software-led GPU cloud to a vertically integrated model, selling infrastructure like GPU-as-a-service and bare-metal compute to enterprises building AI.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026

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Marvell eyes AI boom hiring in India as R&D expands to meet data centre demand

Marvell eyes AI boom hiring in India as R&D expands to meet data centre demand

U.S. chipmaker Marvell plans a major ramp-up in India hiring and research to power rising global AI infrastructure demand. Its India workforce of about 1,700 people is set to grow around 15% annually for the next three years, as the company expands collaborations with hyperscalers and local firms while India’s data centre footprint accelerates.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Digital Realty lifts forecasts as AI demand supercharges data center services and core FFO

Digital Realty lifts forecasts as AI demand supercharges data center services and core FFO

Digital Realty Trust raised its annual core funds from operations and revenue forecasts, citing sustained strength in demand for data center services. The company linked the momentum to the accelerating AI boom, which is increasing requirements for computing power and capacity. The update suggests operators are adjusting plans as hyperscaler and enterprise demand stays firm.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Applied Digital lands $7.5 billion AI data center lease with US hyperscaler for 300 megawatts

Applied Digital lands $7.5 billion AI data center lease with US hyperscaler for 300 megawatts

Applied Digital has signed a long-term $7.5 billion lease with an unnamed US hyperscaler to secure computing capacity for AI workloads. The agreement covers 300 megawatts at its Delta Forge One site, and the company expects additional financing of up to $600 million. The hyperscaler partner remains undisclosed.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
AGP’s Zerra DC secures Rs 1200 crore loan for a massive Navi Mumbai data centre

AGP’s Zerra DC secures Rs 1200 crore loan for a massive Navi Mumbai data centre

Zerra DC, AGP’s data centre arm, has secured Rs 1,200 crore in funding from Tata Capital to build a 200 megawatt data centre in Navi Mumbai. The company is now in discussions to lock in cloud hosting partnerships, which could expand the project’s tenant and services pipeline as construction ramps up.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026

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Sterlite Electric partners with Spanish RDT Lumiker to build real time smart cable monitoring systems

Sterlite Electric partners with Spanish RDT Lumiker to build real time smart cable monitoring systems

Sterlite Electric has teamed up with Spanish firm RDT Lumiker to produce advanced smart cable monitoring systems aimed at fast-growing power demand from AI and data centres. The technology will help utilities track asset performance and detect faults in real time, strengthening power transmission networks. Initial production is set for Spain, while a new facility is planned in India.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
AI boom’s real backbone is hidden power and cooling infrastructure

AI boom’s real backbone is hidden power and cooling infrastructure

As AI expands, the limiting factor is shifting from chips to power and cooling. Data centers are increasingly judged by gigawatts and terawatts, while specialized firms manage electrical infrastructure and the heat produced by massive server racks. These “invisible” operators are becoming strategic enablers of the global AI boom, shaping where—and how fast—new capacity can grow.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Anthropic moves to Europe hiring spree for data centres to power next gen AI

Anthropic moves to Europe hiring spree for data centres to power next gen AI

AI company Anthropic is reportedly seeking a senior executive in London to secure major data centre capacity across Europe. The move supports its push to expand infrastructure beyond the US, targeting both established European AI hubs and emerging regions. The appointment is positioned as a key step to power Anthropic’s next-generation AI systems as its compute buildout accelerates.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
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