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The Government of Gujarat has unveiled the Viksit Gujarat-Data Centre Policy for 2026-2029, aiming for 7.5 GW of capacity investment totaling Rs 17 lakh crore. The policy emphasizes green energy and technological advancements, promising significant procurement opportunities for industry players and contractors.
The Odisha government is fostering a robust AI data centre and semiconductor ecosystem, with significant investments from HCLTech and Adani Group. These initiatives may create thousands of high-skilled jobs and present lucrative procurement opportunities for tech and construction firms.
India is witnessing a surge in AI data centre infrastructure, led by significant investments from Meta, Amazon, and Google. These developments present notable procurement opportunities for construction and environmental management services in the AI sector amid a growing emphasis on sustainable practices by state governments.
The Government of Gujarat has launched a Data Centre Policy for 2026-29 aiming to establish the state as a leader in hyperscale AI and digital infrastructure. The policy targets 7.5 GW of data centre capacity with proposed investments of ₹6 lakh crore, presenting numerous procurement opportunities.
The Australian Government is proposing legislation to tighten security measures for data centres. Enhanced ministerial powers and penalties for non-compliance may impact procurement dynamics in AI infrastructure. Industry leaders warn that these reforms could deter essential investments while cybersecurity experts stress the importance of robust protective measures.
The Scottish Government faces urgent calls to update policies on hyperscale AI data centre emissions. Over 100 proposed projects highlight the need for comprehensive regulation to mitigate environmental impacts, potentially freezing future developments.