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Major Investment for CtrlS Datacenters

In a significant development for the data center market in India, CtrlS Datacenters Ltd. has formally announced a strategic partnership with the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments). This collaboration represents a calculated investment of up to ₹7,000 crore (approximately CAD 1 billion) aimed at bolstering CtrlS's growth within India's rapidly expanding digital infrastructure sector.

With this investment, CPP Investments will acquire an 8.2% stake in CtrlS by committing ₹4,000 crore (around CAD 588 million). This partnership not only reinforces CtrlS's leadership position in the market but also highlights the company's operational excellence and long-term growth objectives. Additionally, the two entities will collaborate to establish a joint venture aimed at developing hyperscale data center complexes across India. CPP Investments plans to contribute ₹3,000 crore (about CAD 441 million) for this joint venture, which will see them holding a 48% stake while CtrlS retains 52%.

The partnership's primary goal is to accelerate the development of next-generation data center infrastructure that meets the increasing demands from hyperscalers, cloud services, AI applications, and the burgeoning Indian digital economy. Sridhar Pinnapureddy, the founder and CEO of CtrlS Datacenters, expressed confidence in the partnership, stating, "India's AI moment is not just on the horizon; it is already here. The demand signals from hyperscalers, cloud service providers, and enterprises are clear and unmistakable. CtrlS has focused on reliability, sustainability, and long-term growth over the years, and our partnership with CPP Investments validates these values. Together, we are not just expanding capacity, but setting the standard for AI-capable infrastructure in one of the world’s most significant digital markets."

As India continues to emerge as one of the fastest-growing digital markets globally, Max Biagosch, Senior Managing Director and Global Head of Real Assets at CPP Investments, emphasized the importance of this partnership in meeting the escalating demand for data center infrastructure. The growth of the domestic cloud market, fueled by an increasing shift towards AI-driven solutions, further affirms the strategic benefits of this investment. "This partnership with CtrlS positions us to develop high-quality infrastructure that creates long-term value for the stakeholders and beneficiaries of CPP," he stated.

Biagosch highlighted that this investment builds upon more than a decade of CPP Investments' engagement in India, leveraging their robust local presence to collaborate with premium partners like CtrlS. Since entering the Indian market in 2009, CPP Investments has established a substantial portfolio exceeding ₹1,850 billion (around CAD 27 billion), securing its status as one of the largest international institutional investors in the country.

Beyond merely securing funds, this partnership will solidify CtrlS's leadership in India's digital infrastructure landscape and support the company's immediate strategy to construct world-class, sustainable data center complexes throughout the nation. With the increasing distribution of AI and cloud solutions, CtrlS aims to deliver scalable, fail-safe, and future-proof infrastructure for India’s next growth phase.

About CtrlS Datacenters

Founded in 2007, CtrlS Datacenters Ltd. operates 19 data centers across nine key markets in India, boasting a capacity exceeding 370 MW and projects totaling 4.4 GW at various stages of implementation. The firm is committed to developing the next generation of AI-capable hyperscale infrastructure to support India's rapidly growing digital economy while leading the charge in renewable energy and sustainable practices within the data center domain. Looking ahead, CtrlS has also announced plans for international market expansion, targeting the Middle East and Southeast Asia, with Thailand as its first overseas market. For further details, visit CtrlS Official Website or follow them on LinkedIn.