Telangana Allots 10 Acres to SBI for Data Centre at Bharat Future City
The Telangana government has allotted 10 acres of land at Bharat Future City to State Bank of India (SBI) for a data centre project, as reported by The News Minute on 18 September 2026 and Convergence Now on 19 September 2026. No project cost figure was stated in either published headline.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Project type | Data Centre |
| Promoter / Client | State Bank of India (SBI) |
| Location | Bharat Future City, Telangana |
| Land allotted | 10 acres |
| Allotting authority | Government of Telangana |
| Project value | Not reported |
| Stage | Land allotment stage (as reported) |
Bharat Future City as an Emerging Infrastructure Node
Bharat Future City in Telangana has been positioned as a planned township intended to host large-scale institutional and technology infrastructure. The allotment of 10 acres to SBI for a dedicated data centre reflects continued government-backed efforts to attract financial sector infrastructure to the development zone. Convergence Now's headline framed the allotment within the broader context of expanding AI infrastructure in India, though no specific AI-related capacity or investment figure was provided in either published report.
Communication Services Construction Activity Across India
Projects India tracks 39 live projects in the Communication Services sub-sector, spanning data centres, telecom and related digital infrastructure. Of these, 28 are at the Under Approvals stage, 8 have entered Construction Started, and 3 are at the Early or Announced stage. No new projects in this sub-sector were added to the database in the last 90 days, and there are currently no open India tenders recorded under Construction Projects for this segment.
Geographically, Maharashtra leads with 17 tracked projects, followed by Jharkhand and Tamil Nadu with 4 each, and Rajasthan, Gujarat and Karnataka with 2 apiece. Telangana, where the SBI allotment has now been reported, hosts activity including a telecom services project by Celkon Impex Private Limited at Fab City, Hyderabad, which is currently at the Under Approvals stage. The SBI data centre at Bharat Future City would represent a further addition to the state's digital infrastructure pipeline once formally entered into project records.
Recent Construction-Stage Projects in the Sub-Sector
Among the 8 Communication Services projects that have reached Construction Started status, recent examples tracked by Projects India include:
- A telecom services project by Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited at Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, valued at Rs 225.26 crore.
- An educational institutional building project by SSN Educational and Charitable Trust at Kalavakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, valued at Rs 177 crore.
Larger-value projects remain at the Under Approvals stage, including a multi-state telecom services project by Bharat Broadband Network Limited valued at Rs 27,000 crore, and state-level fibrenet projects in Tamil Nadu (Rs 3,000 crore) and Chhattisgarh (Rs 3,057 crore). A BSNL multi-state project valued at Rs 4,771 crore is also under approvals.
What this means for suppliers and contractors
The land allotment to SBI at Bharat Future City signals an early-stage opportunity for suppliers and contractors active in data centre construction, civil works, power infrastructure, and cooling systems in Telangana. As no project value or construction timeline has been published, vendors should monitor official procurement channels and SBI announcements for tender activity.
More broadly, the dominance of Under Approvals projects — 28 of 39 tracked — across the Communication Services sub-sector indicates a substantial pipeline that has not yet moved to procurement. Suppliers targeting this segment should focus business development efforts on projects approaching approvals completion, particularly in Maharashtra, which accounts for the largest share of tracked activity. Live tenders across all sectors can be tracked here, and the full database of tracked projects provides stage-by-stage visibility for sourcing decisions.
Frequently asked questions
How much land has been allotted to SBI for its data centre in Telangana?
The Telangana government has allotted 10 acres of land at Bharat Future City to State Bank of India for a data centre project. This was reported by The News Minute on 18 September 2026 and Convergence Now on 19 September 2026. No project cost was disclosed in either report.
Where is Bharat Future City located?
Bharat Future City is located in Telangana. It has been referenced in the context of large-scale institutional and technology infrastructure development, including the recently reported 10-acre land allotment to State Bank of India for a data centre project.
How many communication services construction projects are being tracked in India?
Projects India tracks 39 live projects in the Communication Services sub-sector. Of these, 28 are at the Under Approvals stage, 8 have reached Construction Started, and 3 are at an early or announced stage, with Maharashtra hosting the largest share of activity at 17 projects.
