Tata Communications To Pour Up To $450 Mn In Build AI Connectivity Infrastructure

Tata Communications is set to invest $400-450 million (around ₹4,350 crore) in constructing 10,000 km of AI-ready connectivity infrastructure across India. This will capitalize on rising demand for data center connectivity and compute infrastructure. The investment will fund a high-speed fiber network connecting major data centers and AI hubs, enabling rapid data transfer with minimal delays.

This network will also link to Tata Communications' existing global network, with around 6 petabits per second (pbps) of capacity added, bringing total capacity to approximately 7.25 pbps. The investment runs from FY30-36 and will be financed through operating cash flows. Tata Communications aims to cater to hyperscalers, AI platforms, cloud providers, global capability centers, enterprises, and digital-native businesses.

The network will support high capacity, reliability, and low latency for data movement between computing infrastructure and data centers. The initial phase will focus on the Mumbai-Pune-Hyderabad-Chennai corridor, while subsequent phases will extend connectivity to other emerging data centers across the country. The expansion will connect India's key AI and data center hubs with international cable landing stations, facilitating rapid and reliable data sharing between domestic and global infrastructure.

Tata Communications' CPTO Rupesh Chokshi emphasized the need for a network built for speed, scale, and resilience in the AI economy.