CapitaLand Investment Limited (CLI), a global real asset manager,has unveiled CapitaLand Data Center Chennai 01, the first data center development in Tamil Nadu by CLI’s listed fund platform, CapitaLand India Trust (CLINT), a Singapore-listed business trust focused on India. The new data center will deliver 53 MW of gross power capacity upon completion by the end of 2026.
CapitaLand Data Center Chennai 01 is jointly held by CLINT and CapitaLand India Data Centre Fund. Located in Ambattur, an established data center corridor in Chennai, the data center will have 34 MW of IT power capacity across 13 data halls, supported by a dedicated 110 kV substation. The facility builds on CLI’s 22-year presence in Tamil Nadu, where it has invested more than INR 6,000 crore across seven operational assets.
The data center was unveiled by Gan Kim Yong, Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Energy, Trade and Industry (Trade), and C. Joseph Vijay, Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. The new Chennai data center reflects the growing collaboration between Singapore and Tamil Nadu, supported by agencies such as Enterprise Singapore and Guidance Tamil Nadu.
In a press release, Quaiser Parvez, CEO, India, CLI, said, “By combining our deep local investment, development and operational capabilities with the strength of our listed and private fund platforms, CLI is well-positioned to support Tamil Nadu’s growth as a technology, manufacturing and digital economy hub.”
Gauri Shankar Nagabhushanam, CEO, CLINT, said, “The unveiling of CapitaLand Data Center Chennai 01 marks another important milestone in CLINT’s diversification into digital infrastructure. With a total planned investment of approximately INR 1,940 crore, the development reflects our conviction in the long-term growth of India’s data center sector and is designed to meet the evolving requirements of hyperscale and enterprise customers.”
Chennai 01 is designed to support high-density and liquid-cooled deployments and carrier-neutral connectivity. Targeting LEED Gold certification, the data center’s sustainability features will include high-efficiency chillers, water economisation, intelligent energy and infrastructure management and solar panels.
The event was also attended by Simon Wong, Singapore High Commissioner to India; Mr Gauri Shankar Nagabhushanam, CEO, CLINT; Mr Dev Gupta, CLI’s Managing Director, Private Funds (Data Center); and senior government dignitaries.