-- CapitaLand Investment Limited (CLI), a leading global real asset manager, today reaffirmed its long-term commitment to expand its data centre, logistics and industrial portfolio in Tamil Nadu through its listed and private funds. The announcement was made at the unveiling of CapitaLand Data Centre Chennai 01, the first data centre development in Tamil Nadu by CLI’s listed fund platform, CapitaLand India Trust (CLINT), a Singapore-listed business trust focused on India. The new data centre will deliver 53 MW of gross power capacity upon completion by the end of 2026.
(L-R) Mr Gauri Shankar Nagabhushanam, CEO of CapitaLand India Trust; Dr M Sai Kumar, IAS, Chief Secretary of Tamil Nadu; Ms Selvi S. Keerthana, Hon’ble Minister for Industries, Investment Promotion and Commerce of Tamil Nadu; Mr C. Joseph Vijay, Hon'ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu; Mr Gan Kim Yong, Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Energy, Trade and Industry (Trade); Mr Simon Wong, Singapore High Commissioner to India; Mr William Chik, Singapore Consul General in Chennai; Mr Dev Gupta, Managing Director, Data Centre, Private Funds, CapitaLand Investment.
The data centre was unveiled by Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Energy, Trade and Industry (Trade), Mr Gan Kim Yong, and the Hon'ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Mr C. Joseph Vijay, marking another milestone in CLINT’s growing data centre portfolio in India. It follows the completion of CLINT’s first data centre development in Navi Mumbai in 2025, a 108 MW facility which has been fully leased to a leading global hyperscaler. The new Chennai data centre also reflects the growing collaboration between Singapore and Tamil Nadu, supported by agencies such as Enterprise Singapore and Guidance Tamil Nadu. The event was also attended by Mr Simon Wong, Singapore High Commissioner to India; Mr Gauri Shankar Nagabhushanam, CEO, CLINT; Mr Dev Gupta, CLI’s Managing Director, Private Funds (Data Centre); and senior government dignitaries.
Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Energy, Trade and Industry (Trade), Mr Gan Kim Yong, and the Hon'ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Mr C. Joseph Vijay watering seedlings as a symbolic gesture of strengthening ties between Singapore and India.
The data centre builds on CLI's 22-year presence in Tamil Nadu, where it has invested more than INR 6,000 crore across seven operational assets. Since establishing International Tech Park Chennai, Taramani, the city’s first private IT business park, in 2004, CLI has expanded its presence in the state across business parks, industrial and logistics facilities, lodging and, more recently, digital infrastructure. Over the years, this growing footprint has created infrastructure and ecosystem that has enabled global MNCs and businesses across sectors to establish and expand their operations in the state, supporting employment and wider economic activity.
Mr Quaiser Parvez, CEO, India, CLI, said:
By combining our deep local investment, development and operational capabilities with the strength of our listed and private fund platforms, CLI is well-positioned to support Tamil Nadu's growth as a technology, manufacturing and digital economy hub. Our contribution extends beyond capital investment to creating the high-quality infrastructure and ecosystems that support the state’s continued development. Tamil Nadu has been integral to our journey, and we look forward to continuing to grow alongside the state and contribute to its next phase of economic development.
Mr Gauri Shankar Nagabhushanam, CEO, CLINT, said:
The unveiling of CapitaLand Data Centre Chennai 01 marks another important milestone in CLINT’s diversification into digital infrastructure. With a total planned investment of approximately INR 1,940 crore, the development reflects our conviction in the long-term growth of India’s data centre sector and is designed to meet the evolving requirements of hyperscale and enterprise customers. As we build out our data centre portfolio across India, we remain focused on developing high-quality, future-ready assets that strengthen and diversify our portfolio and deliver sustainable long-term value for our Unitholders.
Strengthening Tamil Nadu’s digital infrastructure
CapitaLand Data Centre Chennai 01 is jointly held by CLINT and CapitaLand India Data Centre Fund. Located in Ambattur, an established data centre corridor in Chennai, the data centre will have 34 MW of IT power capacity across 13 data halls, supported by a dedicated 110 kV substation.
The development is designed to support high-density and liquid-cooled deployments and carrier-neutral connectivity. Targeting LEED Gold certification, the data centre’s sustainability features will include high-efficiency chillers, water economisation, intelligent energy and infrastructure management and solar panels.
In addition to the data centre, CLI’s diversified portfolio in Tamil Nadu comprises International Tech Park Chennai, Taramani; Industrial Facilities 1, 2 and 3 at Mahindra World City; logistics facilities Ascendas FirstSpace Oragadam 1 & 2 and Ascendas FirstSpace Periyapalam; as well as lodging properties Citadines OMR Chennai and Somerset Greenways Chennai.
CLI’s presence in India
CLI has been part of India’s growth for over three decades since it pioneered India’s first IT business park, International Tech Park Bangalore, in 1994. CLI’s footprint in the country now spans the key cities of Bangalore, Chennai, Goa, Gurgaon, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai and Pune.
India is a core market for CLI. As at 30 June 2026, CLI’s funds under management in India exceeded S$8 billion. CLI’s India portfolio comprises nine business parks, 14 industrial and logistics properties, four data centres under development and three coworking spaces. CLI also has a strong presence in India through its lodging arm, The Ascott Limited (Ascott), which manages about 6,300 units across 24 hotels and serviced residences, including both operating and pipeline properties.
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