Techno Electric & Engineering Company Ltd (TEECL), has officially launched Techno Digital Infra Pvt Ltd, its wholly-owned digital infrastructure arm.
Backed by an ambitious investment plan of $1 billion, Techno Digital plans an integrated network of hyperscale and edge data centers targeting a cumulative capacity of 250 MW spread across country, a release from TEECL said.
Rooted in strong credentials of engineering, procurement and construction excellence, TEECL is leveraging its deep domain expertise in power infrastructure and sustainability to build India’s most efficient, reliable, and eco-conscious network of data centers . The launch of Techno Digital underscores the Group’s vision to become a cornerstone in India’s data revolution—bringing scalable, secure, and low-latency digital infrastructure to metro and nonmetro regions alike.
“The decision to enter the digital infrastructure space is both timely and visionary,” said Padam Prakash Gupta, Managing Director, TEECL. “India’s data economy is poised for exponential growth, and with our legacy in power infrastructure and EPC, we see ourselves as natural enablers of this transformation. Techno Digital is not just a business venture—it’s a national mission to bridge the digital divide and power a truly connected India.”
Starting with Chennai
The journey begins at Chennai, where Techno is building a 36 MW hyperscale data center within SIPCOT IT Park, Siruseri. This Rated-3 facility spans around 2 lakh sqft, house up to 2400 racks, and integrates renewable energy with Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) for continuous sustainability, adiabatic cooling for water efficiency (WUE), 25 per cent green cover and a facility design PUE of 1.35. Future locations for hyperscale facilities include Kolkata and Noida, positioning Techno Digital as a key player in supporting India’s digital growth.
Partnership with RailTel
As part of its nation-building vision, Techno has partnered with RailTel Corporation of India Ltd, a Government of India enterprise under the Ministry of Railways, to develop Edge Data Centers in 102 cities across 23 Indian states. This landmark project will be the largest deployments of its kind, bringing low-latency computing closer to users in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities, empowering sectors such as AI, BFSI, telecom, OTT, e-sports, healthcare, e-governance, and manufacturing.
Also read: Techno Electric targets Rs.3,500-crore order inflow in FY25
Featured photograph shows artist’s impression of TEECL’s upcoming data centre at Chennai.