Upcoming Data Centre Projects in India: Pipeline & EPC Leads

Projects India tracks 2,347 upcoming Other Industrial projects across India as of October 2026, of which 507 are verified and 18 were added to our database in the last 90 days. The combined recorded cost of projects with a stated figure stands at approximately Rs 18.82 lakh crore, making this one of the largest industrial investment pipelines the platform monitors nationally. For contractors, equipment suppliers and B2B sales teams tracking upcoming data center projects in India, this scope captures the full construction lifecycle — from early announcement through active build.

Other Industrial Projects in India — at a glance

Largest upcoming data center and industrial projects in India

The table below lists the highest-value projects currently tracked in this scope. Promoters, locations and construction stages are drawn directly from our database records.

Several observations stand out. The digital and connectivity segment — represented here by Reliance Jio Infocomm's Rs 1,71,000 crore fibre network and Bharat Broadband Network's Rs 27,000 crore scheme — is already in active construction, meaning civil, trenching, ducting and equipment supply contracts are live or imminent. Manufacturing-linked industrial projects such as Foxconn's mobile phone facility and Twinstar's LCD panel plant are in the approvals stage, signalling that their EPC and equipment procurement cycles will open once regulatory clearances are secured. The geographic spread — Gujarat, Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand — means contractors need multi-state capacity to serve this pipeline effectively. For those specifically searching for data center construction projects in India and AI-linked infrastructure, the digital infrastructure and advanced manufacturing segments within this scope carry the highest near-term procurement activity.

Where upcoming industrial projects are concentrated

State-level distribution matters for contractors deciding where to maintain regional offices, tie up with local sub-contractors, or pre-position equipment. As the chart below shows, Uttar Pradesh leads with 305 projects, followed closely by Karnataka (269), Maharashtra (266), Gujarat (228) and Andhra Pradesh (226).

Uttar Pradesh's dominance reflects a broad base of water infrastructure and industrial shed projects, while Karnataka and Maharashtra attract higher-value manufacturing and digital infrastructure investments. Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat carry significant energy and process-industry pipelines. For suppliers to the Other Industrial Projects pipeline, maintaining active commercial presence in at least these five states gives access to the majority of trackable opportunity.

What stage are these projects at — and what does that mean for vendors

Stage intelligence is more actionable than a simple project count. The distribution below shows where each project sits in its lifecycle — from early announcement through construction to completion. As the chart below shows, Planning (1,186 projects) and Under Approvals (569 projects) together account for the bulk of the pipeline, while Construction Started (417 projects) represents the segment where procurement is actively open.

For EPC contractors and civil construction firms, the 417 projects already in construction are the most immediate source of sub-contracting and supply opportunity. The 569 projects under approvals are the next wave — companies that approach promoters now, during the approvals stage, are better positioned to be shortlisted when tenders are floated. The 1,186 projects in planning represent a longer horizon but are critical for business development teams building a forward order pipeline. The 54 projects on hold should be monitored but deprioritised until movement is confirmed. Completed projects (277) and cancelled ones (49) serve as benchmarks for understanding which project types and geographies carry higher execution risk. Live government tenders in this sector can be tracked separately for immediate bid opportunities.

Most active promoters in this scope

Understanding who is commissioning projects is as important as knowing where they are. As the chart below shows, public-sector bodies dominate by project count, with Uttar Pradesh Jal Nigam alone responsible for 206 projects with a combined recorded cost of about Rs 2,571 crore.

Water Resources Department, Madhya Pradesh (58 projects, about Rs 24,937 crore), Gujarat Water Supply and Sewerage Board (53 projects), and Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Department, Odisha (44 projects, about Rs 14,905 crore) are among the most active clients. Inland Waterways Authority of India has 33 projects with a combined recorded cost of about Rs 8,987 crore. For vendors selling civil construction services, specialised pipes, pumps or water treatment equipment, these agencies represent a concentrated and recurring buyer base. Hindustan Copper Limited, with 15 projects and about Rs 7,721 crore in recorded cost, is the most significant mining-linked industrial promoter in our database for this scope.

Projects added to our database in the last 90 days

Our records show 18 new project entries in the last 90 days, compared with 17 in the 90 days before that — a broadly steady rate of addition. Selected recent entries include:

• Greenfield Aluminum Beverage Can Plant — CANPACK India Private Limited, Unnao, Uttar Pradesh, Rs 1,300 crore, Construction Started
• Battery Energy Storage System Project — Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited, Maharashtra, Rs 3,870 crore, Under Approvals
• Electronic Equipment Manufacturing Facility — Novamax Industries LLP, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, Rs 200 crore, Construction Started
• EVTOL Manufacturing Unit — Sarla Aviation, Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, Rs 1,300 crore, Approvals Received
• Industrial Shed Project (Expansion) — Pitti Engineering Limited, Mahabubnagar, Telangana, Construction Started
• Fly Ash Brick Project — Arham Ispat, Bemetara, Chhattisgarh, Under Approvals
• Precision Tools and Automobile Components Manufacturing Unit — Aerotive Axis, Tumakuru, Karnataka, Rs 15 crore, Under Approvals
• Machinery Facility Manufacturing Unit — Hydro Mech Engineers, Bengaluru, Karnataka, Rs 15 crore, Under Approvals

The CANPACK plant in Unnao and the Novamax electronics facility in Noida are both already in construction, meaning civil, MEP and equipment supply procurement is open now. The Maharashtra BESS project at Rs 3,870 crore is the largest recent addition by cost and, once approvals are received, will generate substantial tender activity for battery storage systems, grid integration equipment and civil contractors. Sarla Aviation's eVTOL manufacturing unit in Anantapur, having received approvals, is likely to begin EPC engagement soon. Suppliers tracking all upcoming projects in India can set alerts to be notified when these and similar entries advance to the next stage.

What this means for suppliers and contractors

Each project stage has a distinct procurement profile, and matching your outreach to the right stage is the difference between winning work and arriving too late — or too early.

• Planning stage (1,186 projects): Promoters are finalising project reports and identifying consultants. This is the right moment for feasibility consultants, project management firms and technology licensors to engage. Equipment vendors can begin relationship-building and product demonstrations.
• Under Approvals (569 projects): Environmental, land and regulatory clearances are in progress. Civil contractors should pre-qualify with promoters, and equipment vendors should submit technical specifications so they are on the approved vendor list when procurement opens.
• Approvals Received (66 projects): EPC tendering typically follows clearance within months. Contractors should be ready to respond to detailed tenders; material suppliers should confirm lead times and pricing.
• Construction Started (417 projects): Procurement for civil works, structural steel, mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, and specialised process equipment is active. Sub-contractors and material suppliers should approach the main EPC contractor directly. For digital infrastructure and data-centre-linked projects, this stage covers structured cabling, cooling systems, power backup, fire suppression and access control.
• Nearly Completion (33 projects): Commissioning services, testing equipment, operations and maintenance contracts, and snag-rectification specialists are the relevant vendors at this stage.

Companies looking to position for upcoming data center construction projects in India specifically should track promoters active in digital infrastructure, connectivity and advanced manufacturing — segments where power reliability, fibre connectivity and specialised mechanical-electrical-plumbing work are non-negotiable requirements. The New EPC Projects in India overview and the EPC Companies and Contractors directory provide complementary intelligence for firms mapping their competitive landscape.

How to track these projects

Projects India maintains a projects intelligence database covering 84,497 projects nationally, with verified entries updated as promoters file approvals, award contracts or break ground. For teams tracking data center tenders, industrial construction bids and EPC opportunities, the platform surfaces project details — promoter contacts, stage changes, cost updates and tender notices — before they appear on public portals. A free sample project report is available for teams evaluating the database before subscribing. The VendorConnect contractor and supplier directory is a complementary resource for EPC firms looking to identify and shortlist sub-contractors and specialist vendors for specific project types and geographies.