MoU Signed for 250 MW Data Centre at Dholera SIR
Gujarat has signed a memorandum of understanding for a 250 MW green AI-ready data centre at Dholera Special Investment Region, reported DD News on 30 October 2026. The project adds to a growing pipeline of technology infrastructure investments being routed through Dholera, one of India's designated smart industrial cities.
No promoter name, investment value in rupees, or construction timeline was disclosed in the available reporting. Projects India will update its records as further details emerge.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Project | Green AI-Ready Data Centre |
| Location | Dholera Special Investment Region, Gujarat |
| Capacity | 250 MW |
| Stage | MoU signed |
| Promoter / Client | Not disclosed in available reporting |
| Value (Rs crore) | Not disclosed in available reporting |
Cortex DC Plans 2 GW of AI-Ready Capacity Across India
Separately, DQ reported on 28 October 2026 that Cortex DC plans to develop 2 GW of AI-ready data centre capacity in India. No locations, phasing schedule, investment quantum or construction partners were identified in the available headline. The full scope of the Cortex DC 2 GW programme is being tracked by Projects India as details become available.
Gujarat's Broader Project Pipeline
The Dholera data centre MoU sits alongside several other capital projects that Projects India already tracks in Gujarat for state-linked promoters. These include a battery energy storage system project at Vadodara, a natural gas pipeline project at Palanpur valued at Rs 2,051 crore, a thermal power project at Ahmedabad valued at Rs 471 crore, an Ahmedabad Metro Rail Phase II project valued at Rs 5,384 crore, and a solar power project at Kadana Dam in Mahisagar district. The state has demonstrated a consistent appetite for large-scale infrastructure across energy, transport and now digital sectors.
Communication Services Project Activity Across India
Projects India tracks 39 live projects in the Communication Services sub-sector nationally. Of these, 28 are at the Under Approvals stage, eight have reached Construction Started, and three remain at Early or Announced stage. No new projects in this sub-sector were added to the platform in the last 90 days, and there are currently no open India tenders in the broader Construction Projects sector on the platform.
By state, Maharashtra leads with 17 tracked Communication Services projects, followed by Jharkhand and Tamil Nadu with four each, Rajasthan and Karnataka with two each, and Gujarat with two — a count that may rise once the Dholera project is formally logged. The concentration of projects still at the Under Approvals stage — 28 of 39 — signals that a significant volume of work is approaching but has not yet moved to active procurement. Suppliers and civil contractors monitoring this pipeline should note that the transition from approvals to construction starts will drive the next wave of tendering activity.
For context on parallel technology investment drives, Madhya Pradesh has separately been courting Rs 9,625 crore in tech investments including data centres, illustrating that Gujarat is not the only state actively positioning itself for AI infrastructure. The full Communication Services project list for India is available on the Projects India platform.
What this means for suppliers and contractors
The 250 MW Dholera data centre MoU represents an early-stage opportunity. An MoU is a statement of intent, not a construction award, and no civil, mechanical or electrical scopes have been publicly defined. Suppliers should treat this as a project to monitor rather than one to bid on immediately.
The Cortex DC 2 GW announcement, reported without location specifics, is similarly at an early stage. However, the scale — if realised — would represent a substantial pipeline for specialist data centre builders, MEP contractors, cooling system suppliers, power infrastructure providers and structured cabling firms across multiple states.
Given that 28 of the 39 Communication Services projects tracked nationally remain under approvals, the near-term priority for contractors is to position themselves ahead of the anticipated approvals-to-construction transition. Maharashtra, with 17 tracked projects, remains the single largest state opportunity in this sub-sector. Gujarat, now with the Dholera project in view, is one to watch alongside it.
Suppliers can review the full tracked projects database on Projects India for stage updates and new additions as this pipeline develops.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Dholera SIR data centre project in Gujarat?
Gujarat signed an MoU for a 250 MW green AI-ready data centre at Dholera Special Investment Region, as reported by DD News on 30 October 2026. The promoter, investment value in rupees, and construction timeline were not disclosed in available reporting.
What are Cortex DC's data centre plans in India?
Cortex DC plans to develop 2 GW of AI-ready data centre capacity in India, according to DQ reported on 28 October 2026. No specific locations, phasing or investment value in rupees were disclosed in the available reporting.
How many Communication Services projects are tracked in India?
Projects India tracks 39 live Communication Services projects nationally. Of these, 28 are at the Under Approvals stage, eight have reached Construction Started, and three are at Early or Announced stage. Maharashtra leads with 17 tracked projects.
