CtrlS Datacenters Unveils ₹4,000 Crore Hyperscale Facility in Chennai.

Hyderabad-based CtrlS Datacenters recently inaugurated its ₹4,000 crore hyperscale data centre campus in Chennai, marking its fifth such facility after Mumbai, Hyderabad, Noida, and Bengaluru. The new centre, located at Ambattur Industrial Estate, was inaugurated by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin.

Major Investment & Job Creation

The facility, named Namma Datacenter, is expected to attract ₹50,000 crore in indirect investments and generate 500 direct and 9,000 indirect jobs, said Chairman Sridhar Pinnapureddy.

Spanning one million sq. ft., the campus includes two interconnected data centre buildings with a total IT load capacity of 72 MW. One of the world’s tallest data centres, the facility features structures with 45 MW and 28 MW capacities.

At full capacity, the data centre is projected to generate ₹2,000 crore in direct GST revenue and an additional ₹3,000 crore indirectly per year. Tamil Nadu’s energy sector is also set to benefit, with an estimated ₹800 crore annual power revenue, Pinnapureddy added.

Part of $2 Billion Expansion Plan

The Chennai facility is part of CtrlS’ $2 billion investment plan announced in 2023, aimed at expanding its data centre footprint over 4-5 years. The company, which began operations in 2007, currently operates 15 data centres across eight key markets and targets 650 MW of data centre capacity by 2030.

CtrlS is also planning its first overseas expansion in Southeast Asia and the Middle East, starting with Thailand.

Chennai’s Growing Data Centre Ecosystem

Industry estimates indicate Chennai’s data centre capacity will double by 2026, with projects adding 134 MW by 2026 and another 130 MW by 2027-28. As of June 2025, the city’s operational capacity stood at 108 MW. The city’s rise as a digital infrastructure hub is driven by its industrial framework, reliable power supply, and strong global connectivity, the company said.

Strong Growth & Future Plans

CtrlS reported $500 million in revenue, growing at 35% year-on-year, with expectations to surpass 45% growth in the coming years. Its clientele includes State Bank of India, JK Tyres, Zoho, Intel, Allcargo Gati, and IndiaFirst Life Insurance.

On potential IPO plans, Pinnapureddy said the company is internally discussing a public listing. So far, investments have been funded through internal accruals, debt, and customer advances, he added.

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