The Economic Times

MeitY Secretary urges Microsoft to locate future data centres closer to power generation hubs

MeitY Secretary S Krishnan urged Microsoft to build data centers near power generation sites. This move would significantly reduce electricity transportation costs and improve infrastructure economics. India's expanding data center and AI infrastructure can leverage the nation's robust electricity grid. The policy environment in India now facilitates easier data center construction and grid connectivity. Investments in this infrastructure will create construction jobs and foster higher-quality research and development roles.