MUMBAI (Diya TV) — Indian billionaire Gautam Adani is in early talks with major U.S. tech companies, including Meta Platforms and Google, to form partnerships in his rapidly growing data center business, according to people familiar with the matter. The discussions highlight Adani’s ambitious push into digital infrastructure. His group aims to become a key player in India’s booming data center market, driven by rising demand for artificial intelligence and cloud services.
The talks form part of a broader $100 billion investment plan by the Adani Group. The company wants to build large-scale data centers across India. These facilities require vast land and reliable renewable energy — areas where Adani already has strong capabilities.
The group plans to supply both land and green power for hyperscale data centers. These centers support massive computing needs for AI tools, cloud storage,e and digital platforms. Flipkart, owned by Walmart, is also in discussions with the Adani Group. The company may collaborate on future infrastructure projects, the sources said. However, the talks remain at an early stage. No final agreements or specific locations have been confirmed.
India has become a key destination for global technology investments. Its large population, fast-growing economy, and rising internet use make it ideal for digital infrastructure expansion. Consulting firm KPMG projects India’s data center capacity will grow fivefold by 2030. It could exceed 8 gigawatts. The firm estimates this growth will generate more than $30 billion in capital spending.
This rapid expansion reflects a global race to build data centers. Countries and companies are competing to support the next wave of AI and cloud computing. At the same time, some industry leaders warn about risks. Joe Tsai of Alibaba Group has cautioned about possible oversupply in some regions, especially China.
Adani has already taken steps to expand in this sector. His joint venture, AdaniConnex, formed with EdgeConneX, is building data center infrastructure across India.
In October, AdaniConnex announced a partnership with Google. The project includes a major investment of about $15 billion to build an AI-focused data hub in Visakhapatnam. The new talks with global tech firms represent an additional phase of expansion beyond existing commitments. Representatives from the Adani Group, Meta, and Walmart declined to comment on the ongoing discussions. A spokesperson for Alphabet said there are no new investments to announce at this time.
Competition in India’s data center market is intensifying. Several major players have announced large investments in recent months. Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries is expanding its presence through its Digital Connexion venture. The company signed an $11 billion deal to build data centers in Visakhapatnam.
Tata Consultancy Services has also entered the race. It secured $1 billion in funding from TPG to accelerate its data center plans. Global tech giants are also investing heavily. Amazon plans to invest $12.7 billion in cloud infrastructure in India by 2030. Meanwhile, OpenAI is exploring plans to build a 1-gigawatt data center in the region.
The surge in investment reflects growing demand for AI and cloud computing worldwide. Businesses, governments,s and consumers rely more on digital services each year. Data centers form the backbone of this digital economy. They store, process, and manage huge amounts of information. As AI adoption rises, demand for these facilities will continue to grow. Adani’s strategy focuses on meeting this demand while leveraging India’s strengths. By combining renewable energy and large land parcels, the group hopes to attract global technology partners.
While the discussions are still preliminary, they signal strong confidence in India’s digital future. The country is set to play a central role in the global data center industry. If successful, Adani’s partnerships with companies like Meta and Google could reshape the competitive landscape. They may also help position India as a leading hub for AI infrastructure and cloud services in the coming decade.
