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TCS, TPG join hands for $1 billion AI data centre investment

This ₹18,000‑crore partnership aims to build India’s next‑generation AI-ready HyperVault centres

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has partnered with global private equity firm TPG, raising $1 billion to expand its AI-focused data centre business, HyperVault. The total investment in the venture could reach ₹18,000 crore over the coming years.

Under the deal, TPG may hold 27.5–49% of HyperVault. The funds will help TCS develop gigawatt-scale AI-ready data centres, equipped for high-performance computing, low-latency networking, and rapid data storage for AI applications.

India’s current data centre capacity is around 1.5 GW, but the demand for AI infrastructure is expected to push this figure to 10 GW by 2030, according to TCS.

HyperVault centres will feature energy-efficient designs, liquid cooling, and high-density racks, making them ideal for AI workloads. TCS Chairman N. Chandrasekaran said the partnership will strengthen the company’s ability to serve “hyperscalers and AI companies.”

TPG Executive Chairman Jim Coulter highlighted the venture as a “climate-positive” opportunity, sitting at the intersection of technology, real estate, and green energy.

This collaboration marks a major step for TCS in its ambition to become a leader in AI infrastructure and services, leveraging next-generation data centres to support emerging technologies.

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