Investment

AirTrunk, the Asia-Pacific data center giant founded by Australian billionaire Robin Khuda and backed by U.S. private equity powerhouse Blackstone, has announced plans for a massive data center development in Maharashtra. The project, valued at approximately ₹2 trillion ($21 billion), will deliver 3 gigawatts of capacity, making it one of the largest digital infrastructure investments in India.

The Indian government has approved a broad package of projects and policy initiatives valued at ₹39,290 crore (approximately $4 billion), aimed at strengthening economic growth, improving transportation networks, and enhancing operational efficiency across key sectors. The measures encompass aviation fuel price management, urban mobility reforms, and major national highway development projects. The investment reflects New Delhi’s continued emphasis on infrastructure-led growth as a driver of economic expansion, job creation, and long-term competitiveness.