Gujarat launches Data Centre policy, targets investment worth Rs 6 lakh crore
The state government of Gujarat has unveiled its first-ever Data Centre Policy (2026-29). Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel launched the Viksit Gujarat Data Centre Policy 2026-2029 in Gandhinagar to attract investments worth Rs 6 lakh crore.
The policy plans to create 7.5 GW of data centre capacity over the policy period. To achieve this, the policy offers a wide range of fiscal and non-fiscal incentives, including capital subsidy, interest subsidy, power tariff support, reimbursement of State GST (SGST), exemption from stamp duty and registration charges, and financial assistance for captive desalination plants to meet the sector’s high water requirements.
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