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Bharti Airtel's data centre arm Nxtra Data has secured USD 1 billion in funding from global investors including Alpha Wave Global, Carlyle, and Anchorage Capital, along with Airtel's participation. The deal values the company at around USD 3.1 billion. The investment will support expansion of its data centre capacity and AI-led infrastructure across India. With an existing capacity of about 300 MW, Nxtra aims to scale up to nearly 1 GW. The funding comes amid strong demand driven by cloud adoption, AI workloads, and enterprise digital growth.
Bharti Airtel's subsidiary Nxtra Data has raised USD 1 billion from a group of global investors, including Alpha Wave Global, Carlyle, and Anchorage Capital, with Airtel also participating in the round. The transaction values the company at approximately USD 3.1 billion and is subject to regulatory approvals. Advertisement
The funding structure includes around USD 435 million from Alpha Wave Global, USD 240 million from Carlyle, and about USD 35 million from Anchorage Capital. Airtel is contributing the remaining amount and will continue to retain a majority stake in Nxtra, ensuring management control remains with the telecom operator.
The company plans to use the capital to expand its data centre network across key markets in India. This includes strengthening its presence in major hubs such as Mumbai, Chennai, and Kolkata, where demand for high-capacity and low-latency infrastructure is rising steadily. Nxtra is also focusing on building large, hyperscale-ready campuses that can support global technology firms and cloud service providers.
Nxtra currently operates data centres with a total capacity of around 300 MW and has a network of over 120 edge facilities across the country. It is targeting a scale-up to nearly 1 GW capacity over the next few years, which would significantly increase its share in India's growing data centre market. The company provides services such as colocation, cloud infrastructure, and disaster recovery solutions to enterprises and government clients.
A key focus area for Nxtra is the integration of artificial intelligence into its operations. The company is deploying AI for predictive maintenance, energy optimisation, and automated monitoring systems. These measures are expected to improve efficiency, reduce downtime, and manage rising energy requirements, which is a critical factor in large-scale data centre operations.
The investment comes at a time when India's data centre sector is seeing strong growth due to increasing cloud adoption, digital transformation by enterprises, and the rapid rise in AI-based applications. Industry estimates indicate that the sector is likely to grow at a compound annual rate of over 20 percent in the coming years, supported by demand from hyperscalers, OTT platforms, and digital services companies.
This development also reflects growing investor interest in India's digital infrastructure segment. In recent years, large business groups such as Reliance and Adani have also announced investments in data centres, indicating increasing competition as companies look to build capacity and capture future demand.
Nxtra's expansion aligns with Airtel's broader strategy to diversify beyond telecom services and strengthen its position in digital infrastructure and enterprise solutions. The company has been steadily investing in its data centre business over the past few years, including earlier partnerships and funding rounds to scale operations and improve service capabilities.
Source PTI
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