Gujarat Data Centre Policy 2026 Targets ₹6 Lakh Cr Investment, 7.5 GW Capacity with Green AI Focus

Google's $15B AI Data Centre: AP's Agrivoltaics Model for Farmers' Income & Energy Security

Google commits $15 billion to build Asia's largest AI data centre (1 GW) in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, requiring 24 GWh daily. To avoid power conflicts with agriculture, the article proposes an agrivoltaics model where farmers co-own solar farms on their land, supplying clean energy to the data centre via the state's new Deemed Distribution Licence (DDL). This model can multiply farmer incomes 8-10 times and secure social licence for the project.

₹1.27 Lakh Crore Semicon 2.0 Launched: India Targets Domestic Chip Design, 1 Lakh More Engineers

Prime Minister Modi inaugurated Semicon India 2026, highlighting India's progress in semiconductor manufacturing. The government launched Semicon 2.0 with ₹1.27 lakh crore outlay, shifting focus to domestic chip design, talent development, and supply chain localisation. This is critical for national security and tech self-reliance.

SHANTI Act Draft Rules Released: DAE Meets EDF for EPR Reactors, Targets 100 GWe Nuclear Capacity by 2047

India is opening its civil nuclear sector to private players under the SHANTI Act. DAE recently released draft rules for private participation and foreign reactor tech. A key meeting with French state-owned EDF discussed deploying EPR reactors and localising supply chains to meet the ambitious 100 GWe nuclear capacity target by 2047.

₹1.27 Lakh Crore Semicon 2.0 Notified: Boosts Domestic Chip Design, Manufacturing, and R&D

The government notified the operational framework for Semicon 2.0, a ₹1.27 lakh crore program to boost domestic chip design, manufacturing, and supply chain. It includes six pillars, with incentives for chip design, fabrication plants, packaging, and R&D. This is critical for India's semiconductor ecosystem and self-reliance.

TVK Govt Signs 97 MoUs Worth ₹67,542 Cr at ‘Vettri Tamil Nadu Investment Conclave 2026’

The three-month-old Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government signed 97 MoUs worth over ₹67,542 crore at its first major investment conclave ‘Vettri Tamil Nadu Investment Conclave 2026’. Key investments include Hinduja Group (₹2,500 crore), Daimler India (₹4,000 crore), and Saint-Gobain (₹2,000 crore). The Ramanathapuram region received its first big investment of ₹1,000 crore from Phoenix Kothari Group. Cumulative commitments in the first 100 days cross ₹1 lakh crore, generating over 1.2 lakh jobs.

Bihar Targets 24 GW Renewable Energy by 2030 with ₹1.38 Lakh Crore Solar Investment Plan

Bihar, facing severe energy deficits and high power purchase costs, has announced a ₹1.38 lakh crore investment plan to achieve 24 GW renewable energy capacity and 6 GWh energy storage by 2030. The plan aims to meet projected peak demand of 11,747 MW and includes a Green Energy Corridor and large-scale solar parks.

Tata-TCS-HyperVault Invest ₹70,000 Cr in India's Largest AI Data Centre in Telangana; Deadline June 2028

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy announced a ₹70,000 crore investment by Tata Group, TCS, and HyperVault to build India's largest AI data centre with 1 GW capacity in Future City, creating 7,000 direct jobs. The project must be inaugurated by Telangana Formation Day (June 2, 2028). This positions Telangana as a national AI infrastructure hub and reflects policy continuity assurance.

Karnataka Cabinet Approves Aerospace Policy 2026-31 with ₹60,000 Cr Target, AI Hub and Drone Facility

Karnataka Cabinet has approved a new Aerospace Policy 2026-2031 targeting ₹60,000 crore investment over five years, with a steep hike in capital subsidy from ~2% to 25-30% based on zones. Alongside, a Textile & Apparel Policy (including silk) with ₹20,000 crore target and a Start-Up Policy were cleared, along with a drone testing facility, an AI hub, and an International Arbitration Centre. These decisions signal a major push for industrial diversification and state-level ease of doing business.