The Adani Group expects its data centre business to expand significantly, potentially reaching a capacity of 5-10 GW, driven by growing demand for artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure and digital services, Jeet Adani, director of Adani Airport Holdings Ltd (AAHL), has said.
In an interview with Fortune India, Adani said the group’s data centre venture, AdaniConneX, had already secured contracts for approximately 1.82 GW of capacity, which is scheduled to be delivered over the next 18 months. The company initially aimed to achieve 500 MW of contracted capacity by 2030 when the business was launched in 2020-21. However, changing market requirements have substantially accelerated its expansion plans.
Adani highlighted that the group offers an integrated data centre solution covering land, buildings, electricity generation, power connectivity and network infrastructure. He said this approach allows technology companies such as Google and Microsoft to work with a single partner rather than coordinating with multiple service providers.
The group is also strengthening its airport infrastructure portfolio. Following the expansion of Navi Mumbai International Airport, its combined annual passenger-handling capacity across existing airport assets is expected to increase from approximately 125 million to 200 million by 2030-31.
The second phase of Navi Mumbai airport development will add 50 million passengers in annual capacity, alongside a new terminal, second runway, aircraft parking facilities and improved connectivity. The airport’s eventual capacity is expected to reach 70 million passengers annually.
Additionally, AAHL is developing approximately 22 million sq. ft. of commercial, hospitality and entertainment spaces across Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Jaipur and Guwahati. The first phase involves an estimated capital expenditure of Rs 20,000 crore.
Adani also outlined the group’s investments in defence and aerospace, revealing that approximately Rs 18,000 crore has already been invested in defence capabilities, with another Rs 5,000-10,000 crore potentially planned.
Across these businesses, the group’s strategy centres on developing integrated infrastructure ecosystems, strengthening domestic capabilities and creating long-term growth opportunities.
Source: Fortune
