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    09 Jul 2026Business and Finance

    Gujarat launches Data Centre Policy 2026-29 to attract investment

    India Gujarat
    In Short এক নজরে

    The News in Brief

    The Gujarat government launched the Viksit Gujarat – Data Centre Policy 2026–29 to attract ₹6 lakh crore in investments and develop up to 8 GW of data centre capacity. The policy offers financial incentives, faster approvals, and promotes AI-ready digital infrastructure while requiring 51% green energy use and desalinated water for data centres.

    Place and Time:

    Gandhinagar, Gujarat | 9 July 2026

    Why this is important:

    The policy aims to make Gujarat a leading hub for data centres, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence, boosting digital infrastructure, employment, and economic growth in India.

    Main points to remember:

    • Policy name: Viksit Gujarat – Data Centre Policy 2026–29.
    • Investment target: ₹6 lakh crore.
    • Capacity target: Up to 8 GW of data centres.
    • Key incentives: Capital subsidy, power tariff support, SGST reimbursement, stamp duty exemption, and faster approvals.
    • Sustainability: Mandatory 51% green energy and use of desalinated water.