AI cloud-computing provider CoreWeave Inc. is set to launch its first data centres in India through a partnership with AdaniConneX, a joint venture between the Adani Group and EdgeConneX. The company will utilize 240 megawatts of capacity at the Taloja campus in Navi Mumbai, with an option to double this to 480 megawatts. The initial data centres are expected to be operational by mid-2028, supported by an investment running into multiple billions of dollars over the project's lifetime, according to livemint.com.
CoreWeave, headquartered in Livingston, New Jersey, has been expanding its global footprint to meet rising demand for AI cloud services. Earlier this year, it announced its first Asian projects in Indonesia. The company currently holds contracts for around 4.2 gigawatts of power capacity, equivalent to the output of four nuclear reactors. CEO Mike Intrator recently stated that CoreWeave is largely sold out of capacity, underscoring the urgency of new data centre developments. The Navi Mumbai facility will be powered by Nvidia chips, enhancing AI computing capabilities, per livemint.com.
The expansion into India marks a strategic move for CoreWeave amid growing demand for AI infrastructure in Asia. Data centre capacity, measured in megawatts or gigawatts, is critical due to the high energy requirements of AI workloads. CoreWeave’s partnership with AdaniConneX leverages the latter’s established presence in India’s data centre market, positioning the company to compete with other global providers expanding in the region. This development reflects broader trends of increased investment in AI cloud infrastructure to support emerging technologies and enterprise needs, according to livemint.com.
CoreWeave’s first India data centres at the Taloja campus will come online by mid-2028, with an initial 240 megawatts of power capacity secured and the potential to expand to 480 megawatts. The company is also establishing an office in India to support operations, as detailed in the company’s recent statement reported by livemint.com.