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India Emerges as Prime Data Centre Hub with Robust 500GW National Grid, Confirms Piyush Goyal
Dec 16, 2025 12:26 am CST
Union Minister Piyush Goyal highlights India's growing prominence as a preferred destination for global data centres, backed by its comprehensive 500GW national grid—unmatched by Europe or the US. With major investments from Google, Microsoft, and AWS totaling over $40 billion, India's power infrastructure is well-positioned to support both technological advancement and economic growth while balancing energy costs and sustainability goals.
India's Semiconductor Security Challenge: How Imported Chips Threaten Digital Infrastructure
Dec 10, 2025 05:15 pm CST
India's rapid digital transformation faces a critical security vulnerability: its dependence on imported semiconductor chips. As tech giants like Microsoft, Google, and Amazon invest billions in Indian data centers, IIT Kharagpur leads pioneering work in hardware forensics to protect national infrastructure. Professor Debdeep Mukhopadhyay's team demonstrates how chip integrity underpins national security, while industry leaders like Gautam Adani recognize that cybersecurity begins at the hardware level. With nearly $46.5 billion in tech investments announced this year, ensuring hardware security has become essential for India's digital sovereignty.
Microsoft Commits Record $17.5 Billion AI Investment in India: Largest Ever in Asia
Dec 09, 2025 09:41 pm CST
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella announces a historic $17.5 billion investment in India's AI infrastructure, marking the tech giant's largest commitment in Asia. Prime Minister Modi welcomes the investment that aims to build infrastructure, skills, and sovereign AI capabilities, positioning India as a frontrunner in the global AI race alongside similar investments from Google and Amazon.