Chennai Opens 46 MW Data Centre in Ambattur with Tamil Nadu CM Vijay and Singapore Deputy PM

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay and Singapore Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong jointly inaugurated a major data centre established by Singapore-based CapitaLand in Ambattur, Chennai, on Thursday.

The facility has a planned capacity of 46 megawatts (MW) and is equipped with approximately 4,900 server racks, marking a significant development in Chennai’s digital infrastructure.

Seven-Storey Data Centre Built on Four Acres

The data centre has been constructed across four acres and features a seven-storey building. Following the inauguration, Chief Minister Vijay and Singapore Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong toured the facility.

The centre is designed to support data storage and digital infrastructure requirements as demand for computing capacity continues to grow.

Investment Agreement Signed in 2024

The facility was established under a memorandum of understanding signed between the Singapore-based company and the Tamil Nadu government during the Global Investors Meet in 2024.

The inauguration highlights the continued development of digital infrastructure in Tamil Nadu and the role of international investment in the state`s technology sector.

Public Welcomes Chief Minister Vijay

During his visit to Ambattur for the inauguration, Chief Minister Vijay received a welcome from members of the public gathered along the roads. The event brought together government representatives from Tamil Nadu and Singapore.