Fadnavis, Singapore Deputy PM Inaugurate CapitaLand Data Centre in Navi Mumbai
₹19,200 Crore Investment to Bring 60,000 Jobs; Push for ‘Medicity’ in Nagpur
Navi Mumbai, Aug 12: Maharashtra took a major step towards cementing its position as India’s data centre capital with the inauguration of the CapitaLand Data Centre in Airoli, Navi Mumbai. The event was attended by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Singapore Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong, alongside senior ministers, diplomats, and corporate leaders.
The centre, described as “state-of-the-art” and “technology-wise advanced” by Fadnavis, is part of a broader investment plan that will channel ₹19,200 crore into Maharashtra, creating 60,000 direct jobs.
Medicity for Nagpur: A Healthcare Vision
Fadnavis used the occasion to push for the development of ‘Medicity’ in Nagpur, a mega healthcare hub aimed at making the city a premier national medical destination. Under an MoU between the Maharashtra Government, Manipal Health Enterprises Pvt. Ltd., and Temasek, a 350-bed multi-speciality hospital will be built with an investment of ₹700 crore, generating 3,000 jobs.
The envisioned Medicity will house super-speciality hospitals, research centres, medical education institutions, and allied healthcare facilities, serving patients from across Maharashtra and neighbouring states.
Data Centre and Industrial Expansion
Under the new MoU with CapitaLand Investment Limited, Maharashtra will see projects including:
- Business parks in Mumbai and Pune
- Data centres in Mumbai and Pune
- Logistics and industrial parks across the state
Additionally, a ₹3,000 crore deal with Mapletree will deliver new logistics parks. Fadnavis noted that 60% of India’s total data centre capacity is already located in Maharashtra, underscoring the state’s dominance in the sector.
Singapore’s Perspective
Deputy PM Gan Kim Yong praised Navi Mumbai’s rise as a key digital hub alongside Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru, projecting India’s data centre capacity to grow from 1.2 GW to 4.5 GW by 2030. He emphasised that these investments strengthen India–Singapore economic ties, particularly in digital payments and fintech collaboration under the India–Singapore Digital Economy Agreement.
Corporate Commitment
CapitaLand India CEO Sanjeev Dasgupta said Maharashtra’s robust economy, IT ecosystem, and industrial base make it a strategic focus. “We are ready to further contribute to the state’s commercial and industrial growth,” he stated.