CtrlS Signs LOI With Bihar Government for Bodh Gaya Hyperscale Facility
Hyderabad-based CtrlS Datacenters has signed a letter of intent with the Bihar state government to develop a 150 MW hyperscale AI factory in Bodh Gaya, with a proposed investment of Rs 10,000 crore. The development was reported on 15 October 2026. The project would represent a significant capital commitment to a state that has seen limited large-scale technology infrastructure investment to date.
In a separate development reported at the same time, CtrlS also inaugurated a Rs 400 crore facility, though no further details on the location or nature of that project were available from the source material.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Project | Hyperscale AI Factory |
| Promoter | CtrlS Datacenters |
| Location | Bodh Gaya, Bihar |
| Proposed Investment | Rs 10,000 crore |
| Capacity | 150 MW |
| Stage | Letter of Intent signed |
Bihar's Technology Infrastructure Ambitions
The Bodh Gaya proposal adds to Bihar's efforts to attract large-scale technology and industrial investment. The state has previously pursued IT park development, including an MoU with NBCC for an IT park in Patna. A hyperscale data centre of this scale would mark a material step up in the state's digital infrastructure ambitions, though the project remains at the letter of intent stage and has not yet progressed to approvals or construction.
Industrial and Software Park Activity Across India
The CtrlS proposal sits within a broader pipeline of industrial and technology park investment being tracked nationally. Projects India tracks 1,338 live projects in the Industrial, Software and Other Parks sub-sector, with six added in the last 90 days alone.
Maharashtra leads by project count with 169 tracked projects, followed by Gujarat (140), Karnataka (138), Tamil Nadu (104), Andhra Pradesh (103) and Uttar Pradesh (95). Bihar does not currently appear among the top states by volume, which underscores the significance of attracting a project of this scale to the region.
By development stage, 478 of the tracked projects nationally are under approvals, 424 have commenced construction, 241 are in planning, 79 are completed, 41 are nearing completion and 26 have received approvals but not yet started construction. The large proportion of projects still in the approvals and planning phases — over 700 combined — indicates a substantial forward pipeline for suppliers and contractors operating in this space.
Recent Projects Entering Construction Across States
Among recently active projects in the sub-sector, several have moved into the construction-started stage across different states. These include an IT park expansion in Navi Mumbai promoted by Aurum Real Estate Developers, an IT park expansion in Faridabad by RPS Infrastructure valued at Rs 71 crore, a Rs 1,600 crore Phase 4 expansion of Technocity in Trivandrum by Kerala State Information Technology Infrastructure Limited, a Rs 225 crore bulk drug park in Una, Himachal Pradesh promoted by Himachal Pradesh State Industrial Development Corporation, and a Rs 225 crore Phase II industrial and logistics park in Oragadam, Tamil Nadu by OneAlpha Ventures. These projects reflect continued momentum in both southern and northern markets within this sub-sector.
For a full view of tracked activity across construction projects in India, including stage and geography filters, the Projects India platform lists current records.
What this means for suppliers and contractors
For suppliers and contractors, the CtrlS proposal in Bodh Gaya represents an early-stage opportunity to monitor closely. At the letter of intent stage, the project has not yet entered the approvals or procurement pipeline, meaning vendors active in data centre construction, electrical infrastructure, cooling systems and civil works have time to establish positioning before formal tendering commences — should the project advance.
More immediately, the 424 projects nationally that have already entered the construction-started stage, and the 26 that have cleared approvals, represent near-term procurement opportunities. The concentration of activity in Maharashtra, Gujarat and Karnataka suggests these remain the most active geographies for industrial and software park work, though the pipeline in states such as Bihar — if projects of this scale proceed — could shift that balance over time.
Projects India currently records zero open India tenders in the Construction Projects sector, making early project identification through the tracked pipeline particularly important for suppliers seeking to engage clients ahead of formal tender release.
Frequently asked questions
What is CtrlS Datacenters planning to build in Bodh Gaya?
CtrlS Datacenters has signed a letter of intent with the Bihar government to develop a 150 MW hyperscale AI factory in Bodh Gaya. The proposed investment is Rs 10,000 crore. The project was reported in October 2026 and remains at the letter of intent stage.
How many industrial and software park projects are being tracked in India?
Projects India tracks 1,338 live projects in the Industrial, Software and Other Parks sub-sector. Of these, 424 have commenced construction and 478 are under approvals, indicating a large forward pipeline across multiple states.
Which states have the most industrial and software park projects in India?
Maharashtra leads with 169 tracked projects, followed by Gujarat with 140, Karnataka with 138, Tamil Nadu with 104, Andhra Pradesh with 103 and Uttar Pradesh with 95, based on Projects India data.
