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Tamil Nadu fuses next-generation digital infrastructure, exceptional talent, and forward-thinking policy to emerge as Asia’s data centre powerhouse. With thriving cloud and connectivity ecosystems, the State hosts world-class, AI-ready datacentres in Chennai, Ambattur, and Siruseri, supported by seamless access to submarine cable landings, reliable power, and robust fiber networks. Anchored by a dynamic IT and engineering workforce, the State powers regional and global enterprises, enabling innovation, resilient operations, and boundless market access in the data-driven economy.
Tamil Nadu hosts the largest IT ecosystem, with 130+ Fortune 500 companies having their presence.
Chennai has emerged as the second most important datacenter market in India and a key secondary market in APAC. It has an operational capacity of 150 MW.
Single window clearance within 30 days. Dedicated policy support for the datacenter.
Competitive power tariff, less operational costs with 30% of subsea cable landing in Chennai and Tuticorin.
Tamil Nadu is the SaaS capital of India, with access to a skilled workforce.
Tamil Nadu ranks as the third largest software exporting State in India with 11% share in total IT investments. Chennai, known as the ‘SaaS Capital of India,’ alone contributes to 15% of the total IT workforce in the country.
Tamil Nadu has the second-highest number of submarine cable landing stations in India, housing over 30% of India’s subsea cables, which connect to 264 landing stations globally. With 6 Submarine Cables offering 14.8 TBPS capacity in Chennai and 1 TBPS in Tuticorin, these cities offer the largest bandwidth connectivity among the Indian cities.
20+ GW of installed capacity with the 2nd largest wind capacity in India and 4th position nationally in solar generation. Tamil Nadu possess the largest offshore wind potential of 35 GW capacity in India.
Offering India's most competitive electricity rates and providing 100% electricity tax exemption for 5 years
Tamil Nadu Data Centre Policy 2021
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