Blackstone-backed Australian company AirTrunk to invest $30 billion for 5 GW digital infrastructure in India—All we know

Australia-based data center company AirTrunk plans to invest over $30 billion (more) ₹According to the ANI report, over 5 GW of digital infrastructure capacity will be developed in India by 2030.

The proposed investment is among the largest under consideration in India, the report said, citing a statement from the company. AirTrunk is backed by Blackstone and the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB).

Founder-CEO Robin Khuda’s first government engagement program

Notably, this is the first government participation program in India since AirTrunk founder and CEO Robin Khuda entered the domestic market in April 2026 with the acquisition of Lumina CloudInfra, he added. The merger gave AirTrunk a 600 MW development pipeline in Chennai, Hyderabad and Mumbai.

During his visit, Khuda met Federal representatives as well as State Ministers from Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh to discuss infrastructure, energy and policy frameworks required to drive AI-driven growth.

Discussions focused on ensuring reliable and affordable energy, renewable energy, sustainable water supplies, streamlined approval processes, and closer coordination on strategic projects between state and federal governments.

AirTrunk’s digital infrastructure plan: What we know

According to the report, the plans cover multiple Indian states and union territories (UTs) to support the growing demand for artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud capacity.

The company is responsible for India’s digital initiatives, including the IndiaAI Mission. ₹10,000 crore (US$1.2 billion) in financing and ₹The 76,000-crore (US$9 billion) India Semiconductor Mission creates a strong investment landscape for long-term cloud and AI growth.

“Capital is mobile and India is creating the conditions for its development,” Robin Khuda said in his statement. he said. “India is taking a top-down approach to AI, with clear government-led initiatives, a world-class talent pool and large availability of renewable energy. We were optimistic about India before entering the market through Lumina. Following discussions with government leaders this week, we intend to double down on this commitment.”

“We have heard a clear message that India is open to investment and is committed to competing for next-generation AI and cloud infrastructure that will transform India’s industries and economy for generations to come,” Khuda said. he added.

The press release emphasized that the planned 5GW capacity increase will create significant local economic activity, supporting tens of thousands of local jobs throughout the development, construction and operation phases of the projects. The broader economic impact includes localization of supply chain operations and increased interaction with local businesses.

“Prime Minister Modi’s vision for India’s digital economy has helped create one of the world’s most compelling destinations for technology investment,” Khuda said. “India has the scale, talent and ambition to become a global AI powerhouse. AirTrunk is excited to support this vision through long-term and transformative investment, infrastructure development, community programs and partnership.”