Tata Power Collaborates With Databricks To Build Future-Ready Data And AI Platform To Accelerate Energy Transition

Tata Power, one of India’s largest integrated power companies and a part of the Tata Group, today announced the enterprise-wide adoption of the Databricks platform to accelerate its data and AI transformation across all business clusters - driving enhanced operational efficiency, smarter decision-making, and scalable digital innovation.

As Tata Power advances its transformation in line with the energy transition - spanning renewable integration, smart grids, and an expanding B2C portfolio - the company is building a future-ready data and AI platform to power its next phase of growth. This unified platform will enable intelligent grid management, advanced power planning and optimisation, improved billing and collection efficiencies, accurate renewable forecasting, and operational excellence across solar manufacturing and rooftop businesses while delivering a seamless, single-view customer experience.

To support this vision, Tata Power is leveraging Databricks to establish a modern data foundation that goes beyond traditional warehouses and fragmented analytics systems. Designed to process data at scale and enable near real-time insights, it will also support advanced analytics, AI and agents - underpinned by the governance and security of the Databricks platform. With Databricks, Tata Power can unify data engineering, analytics, and AI on a single, scalable platform, integrating edge, operational, and enterprise data, eliminating silos, and accelerating insight-led decision-making across the organisation.

A key highlight of this transformation is the adoption of Genie, Databricks’ AI agent that lets any employee talk to their data and get trusted answers instantly. With its natural language interface, Genie redefines how organisations access enterprise data to quickly generate insights, dashboards, and analytics and make better decisions, faster.

Dr Praveer Sinha, CEO & MD, Tata Power said, “This partnership with Databricks marks a key milestone in our journey to build a future-ready, intelligent energy ecosystem. By leveraging the power of data and AI , we are strengthening our digital foundation to drive smarter operations, accelerate renewable integration, and deliver more agile, customer-centric solutions while contributing to a resilient and sustainable power sector.”

Tata Power is reshaping customer energy behaviour across residential, commercial, and industrial segments - an essential lever in accelerating the energy transition. Customers are increasingly evolving into active energy participants, not just consumers, optimising their energy usage while contributing to greater grid flexibility, enhanced efficiency, and a more sustainable energy ecosystem.

“The energy sector is undergoing a profound transformation, and data and AI is at the heart of that change. Together, Databricks and Tata Power are building a unified and scalable platform that brings together data, apps, analytics, and AI agents - enabling faster innovation and more resilient, data-driven energy systems. This empowers Tata Power to optimize energy distribution, and drive smarter, more sustainable decision-making at scale,” said Nick Eayrs, Vice President of Field Engineering for Asia Pacific and Japan at Databricks.

“Tata Power’s decision to standardize on Databricks underscores the growing importance of data and AI in transforming the energy sector. As they build a unified, enterprise-wide platform, we are excited to support their journey toward smarter, more efficient operations. This also reflects the strong momentum we are seeing in India, where enterprises are rapidly scaling AI to drive innovation and measurable outcomes,” said Kamalkanth Tummala, Managing Director for India at Databricks.

Tata Power aims to consolidate enterprise data on the Databricks platform, creating a strong foundation for new initiatives and next-generation AI applications. In the medium term, this future-ready platform will enable self-service analytics, “talk-to-data” capabilities, and the democratisation of data and AI - driving faster, insight-led decision-making across the organisation.

To bring this vision to life, Tata Power will build a robust data infrastructure by leveraging the platform’s capabilities, anchored by its internal Centre of Excellence and strengthened through a strategic partner ecosystem.

Your Water Purifier Is Only As Safe As The Filter Inside It

The silent rise of spurious filters and what every Indian household must verify today -  Dr.Anil Kumar, Scientist, Eureka Forbes

Most Indian families trust their water purifier to deliver safe drinking water. The appliance is installed, serviced periodically, and assumed to be doing its job.

But many households don’t realise a serious risk: the purifier may still be working, but the filter inside it may have been replaced with a spurious or low-grade substitute. The machine looks the same, water flows normally, yet filtration performance may be compromised.

Counterfeit and generic filters have rapidly spread through India’s unorganised service market. During routine servicing, genuine OEM filters are sometimes swapped for cheaper alternatives that fit the unit but fail to remove harmful contaminants effectively. The consumer often remains unaware.

Clarity is not a measure of safety. Water free of visible impurities can still carry pesticides, heavy metals, and microbial contaminants at concentrations that pose serious health risks. A spurious filter creates the appearance of protection while allowing the most harmful substances to pass through unchecked and that false assurance is often more dangerous than no filter at all.

Multiple studies across Indian cities have found drinking water samples exceeding permissible limits for contaminants such as nitrates, arsenic, and chemical pollutants. Even treated municipal water can pick up impurities while travelling through ageing pipelines. In this environment, a purifier is only as reliable as its filter.

Genuine vs spurious filters

Genuine Aquaguard Nanopore Long-Life Filters are designed to remove pesticides, heavy metals, microplastics, viruses, and bacteria through precision-engineered pore structures.

Independent testing has shown that ordinary filters can lose performance rapidly, sometimes within months, allowing contaminants to pass through long before the consumer expects a replacement.

Signs your filter may be failing

· Metallic or musty taste in water

· Slower water flow

· Cloudy output

· Filter alerts ignored or reset without verified replacement

How to stay protected

· Ask to see the filter packaging before installation

· Check for Aquaguard branding and the unique QR code

· Scan the QR code to confirm authenticity

· Book service only through Eureka Forbes’ official app, website, or customer care

Spurious filters may cost less upfront, but they often stop working effectively much earlier, while households assume they are still protected. The difference in price is ultimately the cost of safety.

A water purifier protects your family only when it contains a verified, genuine filter installed by an authorised technician.

Insist on genuine.
Insist on authorised.
Insist on safety.

The Rameshwaram Cafe Launches A Temple For Food At Boomasandra In Bengaluru

By Manu Sharma

* The Cafe is now opening its new massive outlet on the Hosur road, Bommasandra from April 13, 2026

The Rameshwaram Café, is a premium, pure vegetarian South Indian chain of quick service restaurants (QSR). In its latest expansion, the cafe is opening a massive "Experience Centre" in Bommasandra, Hosur Road, which opens to the public on April 13, 2026. In a discussion with Manu Sharma, Senior Editor of Silicon Village India, Raghavendra Rao, a Serial Entrepreneur, Co-Founder and CEO of The Rameshwaram Cafe spoke on various aspects from his humble beginning, catering to celebrities and to the massive expansion plans in India and overseas. Excerpts

New Outlet Opens From April 13

Located on the Hosur Road, Bommasandra Industrial Area, Bengaluru (near Narayana Health City). marks a significant milestone in India’s evolving dining landscape.

‘’For the first time, this will be a large format QSR, where we have dining space for about 150-200 customers. It took us about 2.5 years to build this massive structure, he says. Spread across an expansive 90,000 sq. ft., over 3 floors, the new outlet goes beyond conventional dining to offer an immersive, culturally rooted experience. Designed as a space where devotion meets dining, the restaurant integrates spiritual elements with hospitality, creating a unique destination for its customers’.

Unique Features of the Cafe

It is designed as a cultural destination featuring a goshala, temple-style ambiance, an amphitheater, and 24/7 service. Visitors are welcomed by the sprawling complex which is described as having "Temple-like" architecture, installations of Adi Yogi and Nandi, followed by the Devi Linga Bhairavi Temple within the premises. The space also features a towering Indian flag and a dedicated gowshala housing rare Punganuru breed cows, adding to its distinctive character.

The culinary journey is complemented by live counters inspired by Lord Vishnu’s Dashavatar, blending mythology with food presentation. At the centre is a large amphitheatre, highlighted by an intricate wooden carving of Lord Sri Venkateshwara, envisioned as a platform for cultural performances and artistic expression.

Rao goes on to indicate that when we launched our first outlet in the city, ‘’we witnessed the pain experienced by our customers’, the small outlets had few seating spaces and saw long queues outside waiting in the hot sun and rain. It's true that at the prime locations in the city, availability of land is very difficult. So after our 8th outlet, we decided to move to the outskirts of the city like this one on the Hosur Road. This is designed to accommodate up to 10,000 guests with extensive parking, aiming to manage large weekend crowds better than smaller outlets.In fact, this is spread over 1 acre of land and with another ½ acre at the back for huge parking space.’’

Despite being a Quick Service Restaurant (QSR), formats, the Bommasandra outlet introduces a traditional sit-down dining experience. Guests are encouraged to remove footwear, cleanse their feet and dine on the floor with meals served on banana leaves, bringing ritual and mindfulness into the dining process,’’ he adds.

Unique Dishes Of South India

The Rameshwaram Cafe is renowned for its signature, ghee-drenched South Indian breakfast items, particularly the Ghee Podi Masala Dosa, Ghee Podi Idli and crispy Pudina Masala Dosa, Kesari bhaat fragrant with pineapple and saffron, khara bhaat (upma), ven pongal slick with ghee, Bisi bele bhaat with crispy boondi and raita on side, sweet pongal with jaggery, ghee pudi idli, Benne masala dosa, and lemon rice.

Among its must-try menu include: Ghee Podi Idli, Masala Dosa, Paddu, Filter Coffee, and unique additions like Strawberry Ice Cream with Falooda. Other desserts include pootharekulu — paper-thin rice sheets layered with jaggery, crushed dry fruits and a generous drizzle of ghee from Andhra— followed by filter coffee soft serve topped with a hot shot of decoction, their playful take on an affogato.

Why The Name Rameshwaram?

It was the dream of the founders to launch “The Rameshwaram Café” as a premium, pure vegetarian South Indian chain of quick service restaurants. The name ‘Rameshwaram’ was chosen by the founders to pay tribute to Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, as it was his birthplace. It holds true to its value of authenticity and the expansive flavours of South India. In the chaotic cacophony of extroverted leaders, Dr. Kalam led the nation with his patience, dedication, and charming old-school ways.

Humble Beginning

Raghavendra's career began with a desire to become an actor. He spent years apart from his family, surviving on temple offerings and odd occupations, due to rejection and suffering. He eventually went home and obtained an engineering degree, which he completed after ten years.

In 2012, amid struggles and financial uncertainty, ‘’I realized that I needed to take charge of my destiny. Fueled by enthusiasm and supported by friends, I embarked on a new venture by launching a small food cart on the streets. This marked the beginning of my journey in the hospitality industry.’’

His initial foray into the culinary world was a roadside kiosk that sold idlis and dosas at a park in Kumarapark West, Bengaluru.

‘’I borrowed Rs 2 lakh from friends and opened a roadside outlet in Kumara Park selling idli and dosa. Sales were decent; profits were not. “Everything went into running the eatery and keeping the municipality happy,” he remarked.

A 100 sq ft space in Gandhinagar followed, but he was forced out when the restaurant upstairs complained that his business was eating into theirs. Next came a 450 sq ft outlet in Nagarapet. Loyal customers began expressing interest in joining the business. In 2016, he moved into a 3,000 sq ft space and made them directors.

IDC Kitchen Venture

IDC Kitchen, short for "Idli, Dosa, Coffee," is a Bengaluru-based chain of vegetarian South Indian restaurants established in 2012 by founders Raghavendra Rao, Prashanth Raj, and Abhishek Baldota. Known for its hygienic, self-service format, it started as a single outlet before expanding, focusing on authentic Karnataka-style dishes.

He says, ‘’We experienced success and focused on serving high-quality, authentic South Indian breakfast staples in a hygienic, self-service setting and the chain expanded to over 15 outlets in Bengaluru and other cities, including Mumbai. ‘’But in 2014, I decided to exit this venture and moved on to start a similar new venture,’’ he remarked.

My Second Innings

Raghavendra Rao and his wife Divya Raghavendra Rao wanted to make authentic South Indian food accessible beyond Bengaluru and hence together they launched The Rameshwaram Cafe in 2021. It began as a modest Indiranagar outpost but quickly multiplied to outlests in JP Nagar (2021), Whitefield (2022), Rajajinagar (2023), Madhapur (2024). Last year, the original Indiranagar branch was expanded to 15,000 sq ft and they also opened another outlet at the Bengaluru airport.

“While I look after the kitchen and operations, my wife handles the finance aspects of business," Rao said with a smile. Honestly, I don’t understand business much. I’m all about customer relations.’’

Cafe Caters To Celebrity Weddings

The cafe catered to the wedding celebrations of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant in Mumbai, serving South Indian delicacies at the Jio World Convention Centre. The cafe served food during high tea and dinner, featuring items like Coconut Puran Poli, Pesarattu Dosa, and Filter Coffee. Roa says the cafe was involved in catering for the pre-wedding, the haldi ceremony, and the second pre-wedding cruise. Some of the dishes included Coconut Puran Poli, Pesarattu Dosa, Thatte Idli, Bonda Soup, and their signature Filter Coffee. We can cater to about 20,000 people and the dishes were enjoyed by high-profile guests and stars like Rajinikanth. Also, during phase 2, the company plans to sell online through websites like Swiggy and Zomato.

Cafe’s Expansion Plans

Following its success in Bengaluru, the brand is expanding to other cities, including Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad, and planning international locations in Dubai. ‘’We now plan to open our Dubai over the next 6 months. This is going to be at Karama and will come up on a 10,000 sqft of built up space. Likewise, we have planned another outlet at Hennur in north Bengaluru over the next few months. ‘’All our outlets are on a franchisee model and have plans to go to the temple towns of Ayodhya, Varanasi and Shirdhi over the next few years. While these cafes’ are today seen as a success story, the journey to get here spans nearly 15 years of struggle and reinvention,’’ he concludes.

Restaurant Week India Returns After a Decade, Reimagined For A New Dining Era

* A curated dining festival across Mumbai, Delhi‑NCR and Bengaluru, in association with Kotak Solitaire

Restaurant Week India (RWI), the country’s pioneering nationwide dining festival, returns in April 2026 after a decade‑long hiatus —marking a significant moment for India’s evolving culinary landscape. Reintroduced with a sharper, more curated approach, the festival reflects how dining out in India has transformed into an experience‑led, culturally driven phenomenon.

This edition of Restaurant Week India is presented in association with Kotak Solitaire, Kotak Mahindra Bank’s premium banking proposition for affluent customers, focused on privileged access and curated experiences.

Scheduled to take place from 24 April to 3 May 2026, the festival will span Mumbai, Delhi‑NCR and Bengaluru, featuring a tightly curated line‑up of over 55 leading restaurants. Each participating restaurant will offer specially designed three‑course prix‑fixe menus created exclusively for the festival.

Kotak Solitaire cardholders will enjoy a suite of exclusive privileges, including early access to reservations from 15 April, ahead of general bookings opening on 17 April, as well as an additional, specially curated course at participating restaurants.

Launching the initiative, Jyoti Samajpati, Executive Vice President – Head of Affluent and Salaried Propositions, said: “Kotak Solitaire is delighted to be associated with Restaurant Week India in celebrating and elevating India’s vibrant culinary landscape. While the experience is open to all, we are proud to offer our Solitaire customers early access and specially curated privileges. This collaboration reflects our commitment to creating distinctive, meaningful experiences—bringing our customers closer to moments of discovery and refined indulgence.”

A decade ago, Restaurant Week India familiarized diners with prix-fixe menus and encouraged them to explore a wider range of restaurants. The upcoming edition builds on this legacy while reflecting the evolution of India's dining culture over the past decade. The 2026 Summer edition is designed for adventurous diners who view dining out as an experience and engage with restaurants for their craft, reputation and storytelling. For participating restaurants, RWI offers an opportunity to showcase ambitious, thoughtfully crafted menus to a receptive audience within a focused, time-bound window.

The 2026 edition is led by Aatish Nath and Gauri Vij, co-founders of Restaurant Week India, with mentorship and guidance from Nachiket Shetye and Chaitanya Rele. Shetye, the original architect of RWI, brings with him the experience and vision that have shaped the festival's return.

Aatish Nath, co-founder of The Dining Collective, says, “I've had a ringside view of the maturing of India's culinary landscape. Restaurants and chefs have come to define the zeitgeist in a way that would be unthinkable even a decade ago, and with Restaurant Week India, we aim to introduce committed foodies and regular diners alike to a curated selection of the innovative, consistent and food-forward restaurants across three cities."

The Dining Collective co-founder Gauri Vij adds: “This edition has the full backing of Kotak Solitaire, as well as the support of India's premier stand-alone restaurants, which makes RWI’s summer edition an event to look forward to.”

All reservations will be managed through a centralised booking platform in partnership with Putting Scene, with prepaid reservations priced at ₹1,500++ for lunch and ₹1,800++ for dinner.

The 2026 edition features a tightly curated selection of restaurants across cities, including Bar Sama, Comal, Kopitiam Lah, and Tijouri in Bengaluru; Americano, Bar Paradox, The Bombay Canteen, La Loca Maria, and Sobo20 in Mumbai; and Adrift Kaya, Ikk Punjab, Inja and Nisaba in Delhi NCR, among over 45 others.

Restaurant Week India is a limited-time dining festival that brings together restaurants across cuisines and formats to encourage discovery and participation in India's dynamic, evolving dining culture.

Further details, including the full list of participating restaurants and booking information, will be available at www.diningcollective.com/rwi.

For Kotak Solitaire customers, the festival represents an opportunity to engage with India’s evolving food culture through thoughtfully curated, access‑led experiences.

IIIT-B Raises ₹ 2.25 Lakh Donation For Akshaya Patra Foundation Through Miles4Meals Run 2026

The International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore successfully organised its annual run, Miles4Meals, featuring 5K and 10K categories, The initiative, organised in partnership with the Akshaya Patra Foundation, aims to support mid-day meals for underprivileged school children.

The event commenced at 6:00 AM from the IIIT-Bangalore campus, which also served as the finishing point. The run was flagged off by the Director of IIIT-Bangalore, Prof. Debabrata Das. This year’s edition witnessed participation from over 525 enthusiastic runners, including students, faculty, corporate representatives, and members of the public.

Beyond being a fitness event, Miles4Meals serves as a platform to raise awareness about hunger and nutrition challenges faced by children across the country, encouraging collective action towards a meaningful cause.

The 2026 edition raised over ₹2.25 lakhs in donations, with the cheque formally handed over to the Akshaya Patra Foundation during the closing ceremony. Mr. Vinod Sudhakar, Technology Director at the foundation, participated in the 5K run, reinforcing the message of community engagement and shared responsibility. The event was also attended by Mr. Yogesh Pathak, CEO, Technoforte, and Mr. Sanjay Kikla, Director, Sales, Technoforte.

Launched in 2023, Miles4Meals has grown into a flagship annual initiative of IIIT-Bangalore, reflecting the institute’s commitment to leveraging community engagement for social impact and contributing to the well-being of underprivileged children.

The event featured a total prize pool of ₹1.5 lakhs across both 5K and 10K categories. Funds raised through the event were contributed towards supporting Akshaya Patra Foundation’s Mid-Day Meal Programme.

“Miles4Meals is more than a run, it is a collective expression of responsibility and purpose. Hunger continues to be a significant barrier to education for many children, and as an academic institution, we believe it is our responsibility to contribute meaningfully to addressing such societal challenges.

While we may not be able to solve the problem entirely, initiatives like these represent an important step towards a hunger-free India. It is heartening to see our students, faculty, and the broader community come together for a cause that goes beyond academics. Such an event fosters the value of social responsibility and compassion, which are as critical as knowledge and innovation.

Ultimately, the smiles we help bring to these children reaffirm our commitment to building not just a knowledge-driven society, but also a humane and inclusive one,” said Prof. Debabrata Das, Director, IIIT-Bangalore.

Winners of the Event

10K Run

• 1st Prize – Under 45 Men-ABHISHEK KUMAR

• 2nd Prize – Under 45 Men-RAM PAL

• 1st Prize – Under 45 Women-RAZINA PARBIN

• 2nd Prize – Under 45 Women-MADHAVI K

• 1st Prize – Above 45 Men-SOMANATHAN

• 2nd Prize – Above 45 Men-PAZHANI VANAL

• 1st Prize – Above 45 Women-AMUTHA NAYAKI

• 2nd Prize – Above 45 Women-NISHA RAJ

5K Run

• 1st Prize – Under 45 Men-ONKAR R PANHALKAR

• 2nd Prize – Under 45 Men-KARAN SINGH

• 1st Prize – Under 45 Women-ARADHANA KUMARI

• 2nd Prize – Under 45 Women-KHUSHI SINGH

• 1st Prize – Above 45 Men-VIKAS KUMAR

• 2nd Prize – Above 45 Men-RAJAN S

• 1st Prize – Above 45 Women-SAVITA SHASTRI

• 2nd Prize – Above 45 Women-DR LATHA B M

For more details, log onto https://www.iiitb.ac.in

Equinix Launches Purpose-Built IBX Data Center In Mumbai To Accelerate India’s AI And Cloud Growth

 Expansion reinforces Mumbai’s emergence as India's most interconnected digital hub for enterprises, network and cloud providers

Equinix, the world’s digital infrastructure company®, today announced the opening of its fourth International Business Exchange™ (IBX®) data center in Mumbai, MB3. As one of the largest retail data centers in Mumbai, MB3 is designed to support high-performance workloads and hybrid multicloud deployments with liquid cooling capability for enterprises across India. The launch comes at a time when AI adoption, cloud migration, data localization requirements, and the rapid expansion of digital services are significantly increasing demand for secure, high-density, and globally interconnected infrastructure in India.

With an initial investment of over USD 95 million, MB3 provides more than 1,370 cabinets of capacity, with the facility designed to scale to more than 5,475 cabinets when fully built out. The data center is engineered to deliver high-performance, resilient digital infrastructure, enabling enterprises to interconnect with leading cloud service providers, networks, and partners while scaling digital services securely and efficiently. Its scalable, high-density, and energy-efficient design supports AI and machine learning workloads, data-intensive applications, and next-generation digital services.

The launch of MB3 aligns with a pivotal moment for India's digital economy, which is on track to reach USD 1 trillion by 2027–2028, propelled by the rapid expansion of digital services and DPI platforms such as Aadhaar, UPI, and ONDC. As AI shifts from pilots to real-world inferencing at scale, enterprises face intensifying challenges around data gravity, latency, power density, and the imperative to keep sensitive data within secure, compliant local environments. Addressing these demands requires infrastructure that is not only high-density and AI-ready, but deeply interconnected and provides sovereignty safeguards. With private interconnection through Equinix Fabric®, direct cloud on-ramps and a network-dense campus at the heart of Mumbai, MB3 enables enterprises to deploy AI closer to data, clouds, and users, while maintaining performance, data residency compliance, and the global reach needed to innovate and compete internationally.

Shri Devendra Fadnavis, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra, said, “We are pleased to welcome Equinix, a global leader, on the launch of its first self-built data center in Mumbai. With Maharashtra hosting nearly 60% of India’s data center capacity, the addition of the AI ready MB3 data center, along with Equinix’s solar plant in Yavatmal, further strengthens Mumbai’s position as the country’s premier digital hub. These investments reflect strong confidence in Maharashtra’s pro‑investment policies and focus on sustainable, next‑generation infrastructure. We look forward to expanding our partnership with Equinix.”

With a cumulative investment of over USD 365 million across India, Equinix has made one of its largest sustained commitments to digital infrastructure in India, reflecting long-term confidence in the country's digital growth trajectory. Across its Mumbai and Chennai campuses, connected via dedicated dark fiber, Equinix currently provides a combined capacity of more than 4,725 cabinets, enabling national-level redundancy and regional traffic optimization.

Equinix is home to more than 300 companies in India, including network service providers, five internet exchanges and enterprises across industries. Its Mumbai campus — MB1, MB2 and MB4 — hosts a robust cloud ecosystem for customers in India, including native on-ramps to leading cloud service providers such as Alibaba Cloud, AWS, Google Cloud, IBM Cloud, Oracle Cloud, SFDC, and more. MB3 is interconnected with Equinix’s existing Mumbai campus and its newly launched data center in Chennai, CN1, giving customers seamless access to a broader digital ecosystem across India. Through Equinix Fabric, a secure software defined interconnection service, customers can dynamically connect to multiple clouds, partners and providers on demand, enabling agile hybrid multicloud deployments. Together, these capabilities allow enterprises to scale digital infrastructure seamlessly across India while accelerating digital transformation with secure and low latency connectivity.

Anil Kumar Nair, Head of IT Infrastructure & Cyber Security, Kotak Securities, said, "India's financial markets are moving faster than ever, and our infrastructure needs to keep pace. Low-latency connectivity, data sovereignty, and operational resilience are non-negotiable for us. Equinix's MB3 strengthens a campus we already trust, and gives us the density, interconnection and cloud adjacency to support our next phase of AI-driven innovation, whether that's real-time analytics, algorithmic trading infrastructure or next-generation client experiences."

Cyrus Adaggra, President, Asia-Pacific, Equinix, said, “India continues to play a pivotal role in shaping Asia‑Pacific’s digital future, and the opening of MB3 strengthens our ability to support customers as they navigate new growth driven by cloud adoption, AI innovation and increasing interconnection needs. With this expansion, organizations can now tap into greater capacity and a globally consistent platform, helping them accelerate transformation and unlock the full potential of India’s fast‑growing digital ecosystem. Equinix remains firmly committed to investing in India and building the infrastructure that empowers our customers to thrive.”

Manoj Paul, Managing Director, India, Equinix, said, "India is at a pivotal stage in its digital transformation, with growing AI and cloud adoption and stricter data localization requirement that are shaping the next phase of economic growth. The Union Budget 2026 proposals, including a tax holiday for global cloud providers leveraging India-based data center infrastructure and the introduction of safe harbor provisions, are viewed as strong policy enablers that reinforce the country's position as a trusted global digital hub. As enterprises embrace hybrid multicloud and prepare for AI inferencing at scale, seamless interconnection between businesses, network service providers and hyperscalers becomes essential. The launch of MB3 comes at exactly the right time, providing the ecosystems, interconnection density and scalable capacity needed to power India’s next wave of digital expansion."

MB3 achieves 100% renewables coverage and aligns with the company’s goal of achieving 100% renewables coverage across its global operations by 2030. Equinix has further reinforced its commitment to sustainability with its recent commissioning of a 26.4 MWp group captive solar project in India under a long-term renewable energy agreement with CleanMax. The project is expected to generate approximately 41.4 million kWh of clean energy annually, reducing over 30,000 tonnes of carbon emissions each year.

Globally, Equinix operates 280 data centers across 77 markets in 36 countries, serving over 10,500 leading businesses and enabling their digital transformation. In the Asia-Pacific region, Equinix’s portfolio includes 64 data centers across key metros in Australia, China*, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines and Singapore, providing interconnection and digital infrastructure solutions to support the region’s dynamic economies.

*Equinix operates five data centers in Shanghai through a strategic partnership

Highlights / Key Facts:

· Located in Chandivali, Powai (Central Mumbai), MB3 is a five-story building and spreads over nearly 4 acres of land.

· MB3 is adjacent to MB2 and just 1.5 km from MB1, forming an interconnected campus environment linked through physically diverse dark fiber networks.

Supporting Resources:

·         India’s Digital Gateway: Mumbai Gears Up to Meet Growing AI Demand (Blog)

Godrej Enterprises Group Wins Order For Haryana’s Largest Open Access Solar Project

* The project marks the business’s largest order by capacity for 98 MWp solar project

The Energy Solutions Business of Godrej Enterprises Group has secured an order to develop a 98 MWp (70 MW AC) open-access solar power plant in Sirsa, Haryana. The project marks a major milestone for the business, being its largest order by capacity and the largest open-access solar project in the state. It reflects the Group’s continued commitment to nation-building and advancing India’s clean energy infrastructure, a goal that has guided Godrej’s industrial journey for over a century.

Talking about the project Raghavendra Mirji, Executive Vice President & Business Head, Energy Solutions, a part of Godrej Enterprises said, “This project is a proud milestone for us and reinforces our role in India’s renewable energy transition. For more than a hundred years, Godrej has been contributing to the nation’s progress through engineering excellence and sustainable innovation. By developing Haryana’s largest open-access solar installation, we are furthering that legacy while helping industries move towards cleaner and more reliable energy. The project will also generate local employment and strengthen regional infrastructure, supporting India’s broader growth agenda.”

The order has been awarded by Hexa Climate Solutions. Under the agreement, the Godrej’s Energy Solutions Business will execute turnkey execution of the project. Once operational, the 98 MWp solar plant will generate approximately 1,470 lakh kWh of clean energy every year. Each unit of solar power generated helps reduce around 0.52 kilograms of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, which together translates into a substantial reduction in emissions equivalent to over 75,000 tonnes of CO2 annually, or equivalent to planting ~3.5 million trees.

The project will employ bifacial TopCon modules with string inverters and integrate smart-monitoring technologies to optimise generation efficiency. In keeping with Godrej Enterprises Group’s sustainability and nation-building ethos, the business will work with regional partners, engage local communities, and generate employment, while upholding strict environmental standards.

With this order, the Energy Solutions Business strengthens its position as a trusted partner for industries transitioning to renewable energy. The business has already executed 98 MWp of solar installations across India.

About Godrej Enterprises Group:

Since 1897, the Godrej Enterprises Group (which includes Godrej & Boyce and its affiliates) has contributed significantly to India’s journey of economic growth. From the world’s first patented springless lock, and safes to pioneering Indian made typewriters, refrigerators, the ubiquitous steel almirah, the conglomerate has also paved the way for the growth of key sectors like aerospace, energy, and security.

Today, the Godrej Enterprises Group, has a presence across 5 continents with a market-leading presence across its consumer facing and nation building businesses. GEG comprises of aerospace, aviation, defence, motor solutions, energy solutions, locks & security, advanced engineering, real estate, intralogistics, consumer durables, furniture, vending, and Information Technology. www.godrejenterprises.com

About Hexa Climate Solutions

Hexa Climate Solutions is a leading renewable energy independent power producer (IPP) with a portfolio of 3GW across operational and under-construction assets in India. Founded by industry veterans who pioneered the OPEX (operating expenditure) model and corporate PPA market in India, the company delivers tailored net-zero solutions for utilities and commercial & industrial consumers - including the fast-growing data center sector.

Hexa Climate's offerings span Open Access Solar and Wind Power, Battery Energy Storage Systems, Carbon Offsets, and I-RECs, enabling customers to transition to clean energy with flexibility and long-term certainty. The company brings deep technology collaboration and global delivery capabilities, with group firms operating across Japan, Malaysia, Taiwan, South Korea, Singapore, and the Philippines.

Backed by I-Squared Capital, a leading global infrastructure investment manager with over $45 billion in assets under management, Hexa Climate is well-capitalised to scale its platform and accelerate India's energy transition. As demand for reliable, clean power grows alongside India's digital transformation, Hexa Climate is committed to delivering world-class renewable energy solutions that create lasting environmental and economic impact.