A leading electrical infrastructure company projects its data center operations in India will significantly outperform the company’s other business segments in the coming years, fueled by increasing artificial intelligence infrastructure requirements.
Currently representing 15% to 20% of the company’s Indian operations, the data center division is experiencing double-digit expansion rates and is expected to capture a substantially larger portion of overall business, according to Sumati Sahgal, vice-president for Secure Power and Data Centres, Greater India Zone, who spoke with Reuters on Friday.
“This business will contribute to a much faster pace of growth than what the rest of the core business sees,” Sahgal explained, noting that data centers and grid modernization would be among the company’s most robust growth areas.
Market research from Astute Analytica forecasts India’s data center sector will reach $31.36 billion by 2035, expanding at a compound annual growth rate of 13.37%.
Sahgal predicted India’s data center capacity could jump to 6-7 gigawatts by 2030, up from the current 1.5 gigawatts, with investment expanding beyond traditional hubs like Mumbai and Chennai into states such as Gujarat and Rajasthan as companies establish facilities closer to their customer base.
According to Sahgal, India is developing into both a consumption and production center for data center power and cooling systems, with demand originating from hyperscalers, colocation providers, and businesses seeking comprehensive infrastructure and services.
The French multinational provides essential data center infrastructure including UPS systems, switchgear, power distribution units, precision cooling, and energy management software, establishing it as a crucial supplier as artificial intelligence workloads increase requirements for dependable digital infrastructure.
The organization addresses comprehensive data center requirements, spanning power and cooling to software and services, while maintaining local manufacturing capabilities.
The company’s India-listed subsidiary produces electrical distribution equipment including transformers and switchgear, while its broader Indian operations encompass energy management, automation, and digital infrastructure.
