CtrlS Datacenters announces ₹2,200 Cr expansion plan in Kolkata

CtrlS Datacenters Ltd has unveiled plans to invest ₹2,200 crore in a major expansion in Kolkata. With over 250 MW of live datacenter capacity across eight major markets in India, the company aims to establish a comprehensive ecosystem of AI-ready datacenters and an advanced network connectivity system to serve enterprises, government, and hyperscalers in the region.

The expansion will focus on developing a greenfield datacenter campus in Kolkata's New Town area. The project will be executed in four phases and will feature over 60 MW of IT load capacity and a world-class network to ensure seamless connectivity. The first datacenter building, covering over 90,000 sq. ft. with a 16 MW IT load capacity, is expected to go live in Q2 of FY-24, marking the first Rated-4 datacenter in eastern India.

Suresh Kumar Rathod, President of the Colocation Business at CtrlS Datacenters, emphasized the strategic importance of this expansion for Kolkata. "Along with our core offerings, we will also launch our full suite of managed services and advanced interconnectivity solutions tailored for this market. We are committed to catalyzing the digital transformation landscape of eastern India and grateful to the state government for their valuable guidance and support throughout this endeavor," he said.

Rathod highlighted Kolkata's growing economic significance, noting that it ranks third in India by GDP after Mumbai and Delhi. West Bengal also boasts the third-largest internet subscriber base after Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh, driving significant demand for robust and reliable datacenter services.

Key features of the CtrlS Datacenters Kolkata DC Campus include: AI-Ready datacenters with high-density rack provisions; Modern cooling technologies; 9-zone security; Sustainable datacenters aiming for LEED Platinum certification; Dual power sources with N+N active feeds; Access to multiple ISPs, cloud service providers, and internet exchanges; Design adhering to Seismic Zone 3 standards for natural disaster resilience.