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Anant Raj Cloud and Orange Business Sign MoU with Haryana Government to Take India's Data Centre Services Global

By: IDCNOVARegion: South Asia
Anant Raj Cloud Singapore and Orange Business Services Singapore have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the government of Haryana, through the state's Department of Industries & Commerce, in a move aimed at positioning the northern Indian state as a global hub for data centre, cloud, and AI infrastructure. The agreement, signed on Wednesday in New Delhi, seeks to attract overseas data hosting to Haryana while promoting the state's digital infrastructure capabilities to international markets.

The pact builds on Anant Raj's deepening commitment to Haryana's digital economy. In June 2026, the company pledged ₹25,000 crore toward data centre infrastructure development in the state, underscoring the scale of its ambitions in one of India's fastest-growing technology corridors. Under the new MoU, Anant Raj Cloud Singapore will undertake global marketing of Ashok Cloud, Anant Raj's cloud platform, alongside data centre services hosted in Haryana, and will facilitate the onboarding of overseas customers seeking to leverage Indian infrastructure.

Anant Raj has committed to developing approximately 307 MW of IT load across its Manesar, Panchkula, and Rai campuses, with further investments planned in phases based on demand and regulatory approvals. The government of Haryana has introduced a dedicated Data Centre Policy 2026, offering a range of incentives designed to accelerate data centre infrastructure development across the state.

Orange Business will explore opportunities as a technology partner for data centres and cloud services, including those supporting AI workloads and high-performance computing. Its role encompasses providing technology architecture, cloud and AI hardware, and technical expertise, as well as supporting Anant Raj Cloud Singapore's go-to-market initiatives in international markets.

Amit Sarin, Managing Director of Anant Raj Limited, said the MoU marks an important step in taking Haryana's digital infrastructure capabilities to a global market. He added that the focus is on building data centre capacity and creating an ecosystem beyond India. Christophe OZER, head of digital infrastructure and partners for APAC at Orange Business, underscored the company's expertise in cloud architecture and AI infrastructure, noting that the collaboration can serve both Indian and global customers.

The agreement reflects a broader trend of Indian states competing to attract data centre investment as demand for cloud and AI computing surges across the region. By pairing domestic infrastructure development with international go-to-market capabilities through Orange Business, the partnership aims to position Haryana as a viable destination for global enterprises seeking to host data in India while serving customers worldwide.