Realty developer Anant Raj has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Government of Haryana to invest ₹20,000 crore in developing large-scale data centre infrastructure across the state. According to reports from The Economic Times, this planned investment was signed during the launch of the Make in Haryana Policy and other sectoral policies organized by the Department of Industries & Commerce, Government of Haryana. The project is expected to generate approximately 6,000 direct and indirect employment opportunities while contributing significantly to the state's digital economy and supporting the growing demand for data storage, cloud services and digital connectivity. As per The Times of India, the initiative represents the cornerstone of the state's new policy framework, which aims to position Haryana as a preferred destination for investment and manufacturing.
The firm currently operates 28 MW of IT load across its campuses in Manesar and Panchkula, and is expanding its data centre footprint across Haryana. As reported by The Economic Times, Anant Raj aims to achieve a total capacity of 307 MW by FY32 across Manesar, Panchkula and Rai, supported by a planned capital expenditure of approximately $2.1 billion. The company remains on track to achieve an installed IT load capacity of around 117 MW by FY28 across these three strategic data centre locations. Through initiatives led by the Haryana State Industrial & Infrastructure Development Corporation (HSIIDC) and the Haryana Enterprises Promotion Centre (HEPC), Haryana continues to create a conducive ecosystem for investments in data centres, information technology and advanced infrastructure.
The MoU with Haryana government comes eight months after Anant Raj committed to invest ₹4,500 crore in Andhra Pradesh through its subsidiary. According to The Economic Times, under the agreement, Anant Raj Cloud Private Limited (ARCPL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Anant Raj, will invest ₹4,500 crore to be executed in two phases towards building advanced data centre infrastructure and cloud services. The company also incorporated a new wholly owned subsidiary in Singapore in April this year, focusing on global foray into data centres and cloud services. In June 2024, Anant Raj also partnered with Orange Business, the French IT and telecom services provider, to deliver managed cloud services in India, further strengthening its integrated digital infrastructure offerings. As per The Times of India, the Singapore entity will be engaged in providing co-location and cloud services (including artificial intelligence services) from data centres and cloud infrastructure being developed by Anant Raj, with the company holding 100% ownership and control in the newly incorporated entity.
Haryana launched its flagship Make in Haryana Policy on Monday with proposed investments worth ₹1.1 lakh crore, signing 75 memorandums of understanding across sectors including data centres, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, textiles, logistics and emerging industries. According to The Times of India, the policy framework offers sector-focused incentives, streamlined approvals and enhanced ease of doing business, with the state government setting a target of attracting nearly ₹5 lakh crore in investments over the next five years. Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini described the initiative as more than a conventional industrial policy, representing a roadmap for Haryana's next phase of economic growth built on competitiveness, innovation, sustainability, exports, employment generation and future-ready manufacturing. The government also launched the Intelligent Investment Facilitation Portal, described as a transformational initiative offering GIS-based land identification, automated investment blueprint generation, AI-enabled assistance and single-window approvals for land allocation, incentives, compliances and clearances.
