CtrlS BLR3 Bengaluru Data Center Campus: 50MW Hyperscale & AI Hub
Status: Under Construction / Active Phase 1 Development | Location: Electronic City / Whitefield Tech Corridor, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560100, India
Project Overview
CtrlS Datacenters’ BLR3 AI Data Center Campus is a flagship Rated-4 hyperscale digital infrastructure facility strategically located in Bengaluru, India’s technology and innovation hub. Delivering 50 MW of critical IT capacity across a purpose-built multi-story campus, BLR3 is designed to meet the rapidly growing requirements of global hyperscale cloud providers, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), high-performance computing (HPC), financial institutions, and enterprise customers. Engineered for next-generation computing environments, the facility supports high-density rack deployments with advanced direct-to-chip liquid cooling technology, enabling efficient operation of GPU-intensive AI clusters while maintaining optimal thermal performance and energy efficiency. Built with resilient 2N electrical redundancy, robust mechanical infrastructure, and disaster-resistant structural engineering, BLR3 ensures maximum uptime, business continuity, and operational reliability for mission-critical workloads. The campus also features high floor loading capacity to accommodate dense server installations and future infrastructure expansion. Committed to sustainable operations, CtrlS integrates renewable power purchase agreements (PPAs), on-site solar energy generation, and ultra-efficient cooling systems to reduce carbon emissions and improve energy performance. As a carrier-neutral facility connected to India’s primary fiber backbone networks, BLR3 delivers low-latency access to major cloud platforms, internet exchanges, and enterprise networks. Combined with advanced physical security, continuous infrastructure monitoring, and scalable deployment capabilities, BLR3 serves as a future-ready platform for AI innovation, cloud expansion, and digital transformation across India and the Asia-Pacific region.
Quick Facts
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| Project Name | CtrlS BLR3 Bengaluru Data Center Campus: 50MW Hyperscale & AI Hub |
| Location | Electronic City / Whitefield Tech Corridor, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560100, India |
| Status | Under Construction / Active Phase 1 Development |
| Commissioning | Phase 1 Go-Live: 2025–2026 / Multi-Phase Campus Buildout |
| Total IT Load | 50 MW Critical IT Power Capacity Allocation |
| Total Capacity | 50 MW Total IT Power Capacity across a purpose-built hyperscale campus footprint |
| Tier Level | Rated-4 / Tier IV Certified Architecture / ISO 27001, ISO 14001, SOC 2 Type II, PCI-DSS |
| Project Type | Purpose-Built Greenfield Hyperscale, High-Density AI-Ready Colocation & Sovereign Cloud Hub |
City Profile
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| City Name | Bengaluru |
| Population | Approximately 14.4 million (urban agglomeration) |
| Urban Agglomeration | Approximately 14.4 million |
| City GDP | Approximately USD 359 billion |
| Per Capita Income | Approximately USD 8,500 |
| City Tier | Tier 1 City (Global Technology and Innovation Hub) |
| Key Strengths | Information Technology, Software Services, Artificial Intelligence, Biotechnology, Aerospace, Startups, Research & Development, Electronics Manufacturing, Education, Financial Services |
Companies Involved
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| Developer / Operator | CtrlS Datacenters |
| Strategic Infrastructure Partner | BESCOM (Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited) |
| Construction Contractor | Specialized Indian Mission-Critical EPC Contractors |
| MEP Engineering | CtrlS In-House Technical Infrastructure & Critical Facilities Engineering Teams |
| Network Connectivity | Carrier-neutral platform with dual subterranean path-diverse fiber entrance vaults; redundant Meet-Me-Rooms (MMRs); direct low-latency dark fiber backhaul to major Indian carrier hubs and subsea cable interconnect gateways in Chennai and Mumbai. |
| Power Infrastructure | Dual 110kV dedicated high-voltage utility grid feeds, static distributed 2N uninterruptible power supply (UPS) system architecture, automated switchgear, and standby emergency diesel generator arrays with multi-day on-site fuel reserves. |
Technical Specifications
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| Power Capacity | 50 MW Secured Utility Power Allocation |
| UPS Redundancy | 2N Redundant Static Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Architecture |
| Cooling System | High-efficiency chilled-water precision cooling plant with N+2 thermal redundancy, hot/cold aisle containment, Direct-to-Chip Liquid Cooling (DLC) readiness for ultra-high-density GPU arrays, and automated BMS environmental controls. |
| Connectivity | Carrier-neutral host offering direct low-latency cloud express on-ramps and cross-connect options across Indian and global fiber networks. |
| PUE Target | < 1.30 Annualized Operational Design PUE |
| Energy Mix | Integrated with captive solar/wind renewable Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) in Karnataka. |
Milestones
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| Announcement | 2023 |
| Construction Start | 2024 |
| Phase 1 Go-Live | Target 2025–2026 |
| Full Buildout | Active Multi-Building Campus Expansion |
Investment Details
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| Total Investment | Estimated ₹2,500 Crore INR (~$300,000,000 USD) Total Campus Capital Expenditure |
| Funding | Corporate Capital Expenditure & Infrastructure Financing by CtrlS Datacenters |