Airtel to Build 56 Data Centres, Vittal Says India's Tariffs 'Broken'

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Airtel to Build 56 Data Centres, Vittal Says India's Tariffs 'Broken'
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Bharti Airtel is accelerating its digital infrastructure push, planning to establish 56 edge data centres within the next 18-24 months. Executive Vice Chairman Gopal Vittal highlighted this strategic investment during the FY26 Q4 earnings call, signaling a commitment to scaling the data centre business to a gigawatt capacity. Vittal also controversially stated that India's telecom tariff structure is 'broken,' suggesting a need for reform to better align prices with user value.

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Airtel Eyes Massive Edge Data Centre Expansion

Bharti Airtel is set to significantly expand its digital infrastructure, announcing plans to deploy 56 world-class edge data centres over the next 18 to 24 months. This aggressive build-out aims to enhance service resilience and establish a strong competitive differentiator for the telecom giant, with a long-term vision of reaching one gigawatt of capacity. The company sees substantial demand, particularly from Mumbai, which accounts for 50-60% of the market's data centre needs.

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