HCLTech Odisha AI Data Center: ₹14,257 Cr Sovereign AI Park Hub
Status: Announced / Under Development (MoU Signed July 2026) | Location: Odisha Sovereign AI Park, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
Project Overview
The HCLTech AI Data Center at the Odisha Sovereign AI Park is a landmark ₹14,257 crore ($1.48 billion USD) flagship artificial intelligence computing facility being developed in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Designed to establish India’s next-generation sovereign AI infrastructure ecosystem, the facility is being developed through a strategic tripartite partnership between global technology company HCLTech, Indian AI startup Sarvam, and the Government of Odisha. The campus is planned as a premier shared AI computing platform, providing secure, scalable, and high-performance infrastructure for enterprises, government organizations, and research institutions. The facility will combine HCLTech’s full-stack AI infrastructure expertise with Sarvam’s advanced foundation models to enable sector-specific artificial intelligence applications, multilingual AI services, and large-scale GPU-based training and inference workloads. Built with a focus on national data sovereignty, the AI data center will support secure processing of sensitive workloads while reducing dependence on overseas computing infrastructure. The project is expected to strengthen India’s AI capabilities by providing access to advanced compute resources, accelerating innovation across industries, and supporting the development of indigenous AI solutions. With its focus on sovereign AI, high-density computing, and digital transformation, the Odisha Sovereign AI Park represents a significant step toward building India’s self-reliant AI infrastructure landscape.
Quick Facts
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| Project Name | HCLTech Odisha AI Data Center: ₹14,257 Cr Sovereign AI Park Hub |
| Location | Odisha Sovereign AI Park, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India |
| Status | Announced / Under Development (MoU Signed July 2026) |
| Commissioning | 2028 (Phased Go-Live target aligned with Global Delivery Centre) |
| Total IT Load | Hyperscale Sovereign AI Grade (TBD / High-Density GPU Compute Cluster) |
| Total Capacity | Sovereign-grade shared computing infrastructure for large-scale AI research, model training, inference, and deployment |
| Tier Level | Tier III / IV Sovereign Equivalent / Sovereign Security & Data Localization Framework |
| Project Type | Greenfield AI Infrastructure, Sovereign Compute Cloud & Model Training Campus |
City Profile
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| City Name | Bhubaneswar |
| Population | ~840,000 (city population) |
| Urban Agglomeration | ~1.3 million |
| City GDP | Part of the Odisha economic region; estimated urban GDP contribution of ~USD 20–25 billion |
| Per Capita Income | ~USD 2,500–3,000 (estimated, based on Odisha urban income levels) |
| City Tier | Tier 2 – Emerging Technology & Business Hub |
| Key Strengths | State capital and administrative center of Odisha; growing IT and IT-enabled services hub; strong education ecosystem with institutions like IIT Bhubaneswar; smart city development; improving digital infrastructure; skilled workforce; good connectivity through Biju Patnaik International Airport and rail networks; emerging destination for data centers, startups, and technology investments. |
Companies Involved
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| Developer / Operator | HCLTech |
| Strategic Infrastructure Partner | Government of Odisha (Electronics & IT Dept) |
| Construction Contractor | TBD (Specialized Mission-Critical EPC Contracting Partners) |
| MEP Engineering | HCLTech Infrastructure Engineering Division & Specialized AI Systems Engineering Partners |
| Network Connectivity | High-bandwidth carrier-neutral dark fiber connections, redundant Meet-Me-Rooms, and low-latency interconnects to major national fiber rings and public/private cloud exchanges. |
| Power Infrastructure | Powered by high-voltage grid connections via GRIDCO / Odisha Power Transmission Corporation (OPTCL), backed by high-density UPS topology and emergency standby diesel generators. |
Technical Specifications
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| Power Capacity | High-density AI power capacity (Customized for mega-scale GPU/accelerator racks) |
| UPS Redundancy | Concurrently maintainable N+1 / 2N UPS architecture with standby emergency power systems. |
| Cooling System | High-density liquid-to-chip manifold cooling and direct liquid cooling (DLC) loops optimized for AI/ML accelerator clusters. |
| Connectivity | Ultra-low latency carrier-neutral architecture with multiple diverse fiber ingress routes. |
| PUE Target | < 1.25 (Design Target for AI Data Centers) |
| Energy Mix | Integrated state utility grid supply supplemented by renewable power purchase agreements (PPAs) under Odisha's Green Energy Policy. |
Milestones
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| Announcement | July 2026 (MoU Signed July 24, 2026) |
| Construction Start | Late 2026 |
| Phase 1 Go-Live | Target 2028 |
| Full Buildout | Active Multi-Phase Development |
Investment Details
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| Total Investment | ₹14,257 Crore INR (~$1.48 Billion USD) |
| Funding | Capital investment by HCLTech supported by financial assistance and state incentives from the Government of Odisha |