Anant Raj Ltd. Announces ₹4,500 Cr Strategic Data Centre Expansion in Andhra Pradesh

Key Development: Anant Raj Limited (ARL) has announced a significant expansion of its digital infrastructure footprint by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Andhra Pradesh Economic Development Board (APEDB). Investment & Execution: Entity: The investment will be executed through ARL's wholly-owned subsidiary, Anant Raj Cloud Private Limited (ARCPL). Capex: The agreement outlines a new investment commitment of ₹4,500 crore, to be deployed in two phases. Project: The capital is allocated for the development of new, advanced data centre (DC) facilities and an integrated IT Park in Andhra Pradesh. Strategic Context & Growth Pipeline: This ₹4,500 crore investment represents a major new addition to ARL's existing growth trajectory. Separate from Existing Pipeline: This Andhra Pradesh expansion is over and above the company's 307 MW of DC capacity currently under development across its other campuses (Manesar, Panchkula, and Rai). Existing Targets: ARL is scaling its IT load from the 28 MW currently operational toward its target of 117 MW by FY28 and a total of 307 MW by FY32, backed by a separate $2.1 billion capex plan. Synergies: This new facility is expected to complement ARL's June 2024 partnership with Orange Business, enhancing its capabilities in delivering managed cloud services. Economic & Financial Highlights: Job Creation: The project is projected to generate significant employment, creating an estimated 8,500 direct and 7,500 indirect jobs, marking a major technology-linked initiative for the state. Financial Strength: ARL's expansion is supported by robust financial health. For H1 FY26 (first half), the company reported: Revenue: ₹1,223.20 crore Profit After Tax (PAT): ₹264.08 crore Asset Backing: The company's long-term strategy is further secured by its significant 320-acre debt-free land bank in the Delhi-NCR region.