Gujarat targets ₹6 lakh crore with new data centre policy

The Gujarat government on Thursday released its first Data Centre Policy, covering 2026 to 2029, with a stated goal of attracting ₹6 lakh crore in investments and building 7.5 GW of capacity. The state is chasing a slice of India's data centre buildout, which officials say lags far behind the country's data generation.

Chief Secretary M K Das said the policy is the first of its kind from any Indian state. "We are confident it will attract investments of ₹6 lakh crore, create 7.5 GW of data centre capacity and generate significant employment," he said at the launch.

The incentive package includes capital subsidies, interest subsidies, power tariff subsidies, SGST reimbursement, electricity duty reimbursement, support for desalination plants, and stamp duty exemptions. Non-fiscal incentives cover fast-track approvals, additional floor space index, relaxed building norms, open access to power, and assured electricity and water supply.

Science and Technology Secretary P Bharati said Gujarat will soon have two operational cable landing stations, with a third expected to be announced shortly. Better international connectivity makes the state more attractive for global cloud and data centre operators, he said.