OpenAI has entered into a major infrastructure partnership with the Tata Group to build artificial intelligence-ready data-centre capacity in India, starting with 100 megawatts (MW) and with a long-term goal of expanding it to 1 gigawatt (GW). The move is aimed at strengthening the company’s presence in one of its fastest-growing user markets and supporting the rising demand for AI services in the country.
Under the agreement, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) will provide the data-centre infrastructure, making OpenAI the first customer for its new AI-focused hosting platform. The facilities will be designed to handle high-performance computing required for training and running advanced AI models. Having local compute capacity is expected to improve speed, reduce latency and help meet India’s data-storage and regulatory requirements.
The project is part of OpenAI’s broader global plan to develop large-scale AI infrastructure through its “Stargate” programme. By hosting computing power within India, the company aims to enable wider adoption of AI across sectors such as finance, healthcare, manufacturing and government services, where domestic data processing is often essential.
The partnership also extends beyond infrastructure. ChatGPT Enterprise and other OpenAI tools will be deployed across several Tata Group companies to improve productivity, software development and automation. TCS is expected to integrate these AI solutions into its delivery platforms, helping clients adopt AI-driven workflows more quickly.
India has emerged as one of the largest markets for ChatGPT in terms of users, making local infrastructure a strategic priority for OpenAI. For the Tata Group, the deal provides a high-profile customer for its expanding digital and data-centre business and supports its ambition to become a key player in AI infrastructure.
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