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CHENNAI: Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Thursday inaugurated the Singapore-based CapitaLand data centre in Ambattur, Chennai, with Singapore Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong in attendance. The company plans to invest approximately Rs 1,940 crore.
Speaking at the event, CapitaLand India Trust (CLINT) CEO Gowrishankar Nagabooshanam said the initiative had strengthened the ties between Tamil Nadu and Singapore, adding that the company's association with the State spanned nearly 22 years.
"The company launched its first international technology park in Chennai in 2004. Since then, it has continued to invest in the State. Now, it has expanded its footprint into digital infrastructure," Gowrishankar said.
Explaining the significance of data centres, he said they served as the backbone of cloud adoption, artificial intelligence and digital services.
Towards the end of his speech, Gowrishankar referred to the Chief Minister's films while praising his administration. Referencing Vijay's films, he said the Chief Minister brought "Kushi" and described the audience's response as "Thullatha Manamum Thullum". He thanked the Chief Minister, his colleagues and bureaucrats, saying they were working in "beast mode" to make the government the "Greatest of All Time", another reference to the actor's film.
Industries Minister S Keerthana, who spoke after him, highlighted emerging industrial sectors in Tamil Nadu and recalled the State Budget's announcement of a semiconductor scheme.
"Tamil Nadu would welcome Singapore companies to invest in emerging sectors such as semiconductors," she said.
The new data centre will deliver 53 MW of gross power capacity upon completion by the end of 2026.
The statement said it marked another important milestone in CLINT's diversification into digital infrastructure. "With a total planned investment of approximately Rs 1,940 crore, the development reflects our conviction in the long-term growth of India's data centre sector", the statement added.