Gujarat Notifies Green AI Data Centre Policy
Analysis based on 10 articles · First reported Aug 07, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026
The policy is expected to attract significant investment in India — Gujarat's data centre and AI infrastructure, boosting demand for renewable energy and construction. It may enhance India's attractiveness as a digital infrastructure hub, positively impacting related sectors and companies.
On August 7, 2026, the India — Gujarat government notified the Viksit India — Gujarat Data Centre Policy 2026-29, aiming to establish the state as a leading hub for hyperscale Green AI data centres. The policy targets 7.5 GW of capacity by 2029, leveraging India — Gujarat's 74 GW installed power capacity and renewable energy ecosystem. Eligible projects must source at least 51% of operational electricity from renewable sources. The policy designates India — Dholera Special Investment Region as a major hub and offers fiscal incentives including capital subsidy, interest subsidy, power tariff subsidy, electricity duty reimbursement, stamp duty exemption, SGST reimbursement, and support for captive desalination plants. Non-fiscal measures include streamlined approvals, flexible building regulations, and additional Floor Space Index. The initiative aligns with the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision and aims to attract global hyperscalers, cloud providers, and AI firms, boosting India's digital sovereignty and creating high-value employment.
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