Gujarat Introduces Data Centre Policy to Drive ₹6 Lakh Crore Investment, 7.5 GW Capacity.

Betting on India's rapidly expanding digital infrastructure market, the Gujarat government on Thursday unveiled its first-ever Data Centre Policy 2026–29, aiming to attract ₹6 lakh crore in investments and develop 7.5 GW of data centre capacity as it seeks to emerge as the country's leading hub for hyperscale data centres, cloud infrastructure and AI-driven digital services.

The policy offers an extensive package of fiscal incentives to attract investors, including capital and interest subsidies, power tariff support, reimbursement of State GST (SGST) and electricity duty, assistance for desalination plants, and exemptions on stamp duty. It also provides a range of non-fiscal incentives such as fast-track approvals, additional floor space index (FSI), relaxations in building norms, open access to power, and assured electricity and water supply to facilitate faster project execution.

Unveiling the policy, Gujarat Chief Secretary M K Das said the state was the first in the country to introduce a dedicated policy for the sector. "We are confident it will attract investments of ₹6 lakh crore, create 7.5 GW of data centre capacity and generate significant employment," he said.