Vultr plans 1 GW of AI compute in India by 2029, starting with a 20 MW Chennai cluster
The US cloud provider told the Times of India it will bring the Chennai cluster online by March 2027, reach 600 MW by 2028 and 1 GW by 2029; sites beyond Chennai are still being scouted.
Why it matters
India has become a target for AI data-centre capacity as global firms hunt for power and engineering talent outside the US. Vultr, a smaller rival to the hyperscalers, says it prices 50% to 90% below them and is courting startups with credits through a deal with StartupTN. A gigawatt plan from a mid-sized provider shows how far AI capacity ambitions are spreading; watch whether the March 2027 Chennai date holds and which sites follow.
Key facts
- 20 MW Chennai cluster by March 2027
- 600 MW by 2028, 1 GW by 2029
- Prices 50% to 90% below hyperscalers (company)
- Up to $45,000 in credits for StartupTN startups