CtrlS Datacenters Ltd, Asia’s largest Rated-4 datacenter operator, has unveiled its first greenfield datacenter in Kolkata, setting a new benchmark for digital infrastructure in eastern India. Located at Bengal Silicon Valley, New Town, the state-of-the-art facility is the region’s first Rated-4 datacenter and the opening chapter in CtrlS’ ₹2,200 crore commitment to build eastern India’s most advanced datacenter ecosystem.
The facility offers 16 MW of IT load capacity in its first phase, part of a four-phase plan that will scale to over 60 MW to meet surging demand from enterprises, government agencies, and hyperscalers. Purpose-built for hyperscale efficiency, AI workloads, and seamless scalability, the campus will anchor Kolkata’s rise as the region’s premier datacenter hub.
Mr. Sridhar Pinnapureddy, Founder & CEO, CtrlS Datacenters.
This launch is a major milestone in our mission to democratize world-class datacenter infrastructure across India,” said Mr. Sridhar Pinnapureddy, Founder & CEO, CtrlS Datacenters. “Eastern India is on the cusp of a digital leap, and with the state’s visionary policies, we’re confident it will emerge as a key hub for innovation and growth.”
Key Features of the CtrlS Kolkata Datacenter Campus:
- AI-ready with provision for high-density racks
- Advanced, energy-efficient cooling systems
- 9-zone security architecture
- Designed for LEED Platinum certification
- Dual power sources with N+N active feeds
- Access to multiple ISPs, cloud providers, and internet exchanges
- Seismic Zone 3 compliant – natural disaster-proof
Mr. Kallol Sen, EVP & Regional CEO (Kolkata), CtrlS Datacenters
Highlighting the strategic advantage, Mr. Kallol Sen, EVP & Regional CEO (Kolkata), CtrlS Datacenters said, “Kolkata’s location is a natural gateway to eastern and northeastern India, as well as neighboring countries. With a deep talent pool and strong government support, it is the perfect base for high-performance, AI-ready datacenter infrastructure.”
World-Class Infrastructure. Sustainable by Design.
Built to LEED Platinum standards, the facility offers a Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) of 1.40 and carrier-neutral connectivity with four fiber entry points and multiple internet exchanges. The upcoming Digha subsea cable landing station (operational by 2026) and planned future cable stations will further enhance connectivity, delivering faster, localized international routes for global enterprises and cloud providers.
With this launch, CtrlS not only reinforces its leadership in datacenter excellence but also positions Kolkata at the forefront of India’s digital transformation journey.
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