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Canadian pension giant joins race to fund India's AI-fueled data center ... As global investors race to fund the infrastructure underpinning the artificial-intelligence boom, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board’s CPP Investments has committed up to ₹70 billion (about $741 million) to Indian data center operator CtrlS, betting on India’s growing role in the global buildout of cloud and AI infrastructure. Under the partnership announced on Wednesday, CPP Investments will invest ₹40 billion (around $423 million) to acquire an 8.2% stake in CtrlS and commit up to ₹30 billion (about $317 million) to a joint venture to develop hyperscale data center campuses across India. CPP Investments will own 48% of the joint venture, while CtrlS will hold the remaining 52%, the companies said in a joint statement. Founded in 2007, CtrlSoperates more than 15 data centersacross India. The Hyderabad-based company has been expanding its footprint to meet rising demand from cloud providers, enterprises, and AI workloads. India has become a major destination for data center and AI investments as global technology companies and investors ramp up spending to meet surging computing demand. Companies in…

Canada's CPP invests ₹7,000 crore in CtrlS to accelerate data centre ... Up next Published on June 17, 2026, 20:44 Asia/Kolkata Author Ashutosh Singh Tags canada cpp investments , cpp investments , cpp investments CtrlS data centre , cpp investments india , CtrlS data centre , CtrlS datacenters Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments), one of the world’s largest pension fund managers with more than C$700 billion in assets under management, has announced a strategic partnership with Hyderabad-headquartered CtrlS Datacenters. As part of the deal, CPP Investments will commit up to C$1 billion (around ₹7,000 crore) to support the company’s expansion in India’s rapidly growing digital infrastructure and data-centre sector. The partnership is structured through both an equity investment in CtrlS and a dedicated hyperscale development platform, giving CPP Investments exposure to existing assets as well as future expansion opportunities across the country. CtrlS is among India’s largest homegrown data-centre operators and has been pursuing an aggressive expansion strategy. The company had previously unveiled a $2 billion investment programme to scale operations across India …

CPP Investments' ₹7,000 Cr Bet on CtrlS: What Data Center Investors ... CPP Investments has committed ₹7,000 crore to CtrlS Datacenters via an equity stake and a new joint venture. This massive inflow highlights the explosive growth in India’s AI and cloud infrastructure sector. Since CtrlS remains a private company, retail investors should view this as a clear signal of the industry's massive expansion potential rather than a direct stock opportunity. What Happened Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments) has announced a significant strategic partnership with CtrlS Datacenters, committing up to C$1 billion (approximately ₹7,000 crore) to expand digital infrastructure in India. The deal is structured in two parts. First, the pension fund has invested C$588 million (about ₹4,000 crore) to acquire an 8.2% stake in the company. Second, both parties are forming a joint venture to build hyperscale data center campuses across the country, with CPP Investments contributing an additional C$441 million (about ₹3,000 crore) for a 48% equity stake in this new entity. The funds are earmarked for building facilities in major digital hubs like Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru…

Hyderabad-based CtrlS secures ₹7,000 cr from Canada Pension Plan Investment Board CPP Investments will acquire a 8.2% stake in CtrlS for ₹4,000 crore as well as invest ₹3,000 crore in a new joint venture with the Hyderabad-based company to develop hyperscale data centre campuses across India

Canadian pension fund to invest $708mn in India data centre operator The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP) Investments said it was entering into a strategic partnership with CtrlS Datacenters Ltd, a leading data centre operator

CtrlS secures ₹7,000-crore commitment from Canada Pension Plan ... Canada Pension Plan Investment Board has committed ₹7,000 crore in investments to CtrlS Datacenters Ltd, a homegrown data centre company. The investments come at a pre-money (before the infusion of fresh investments) valuation of ₹44,914 crore (about $4.75 billion). It will acquire 8.2 per cent in the Hyderabad-based data centre company for ₹4,000 crore. An additional ₹3,000 crore will be invested to set up a joint venture with theHyderabad-based data centre company, securing a 48 per cent stake. CtrlS will own the remaining 52 per cent stake in the JV. “The partnership aims to speed up the development of next-generation data centre infrastructure to meet rising demand from hyperscalers, cloud services,AIapplications, and India’s rapidly expanding digital economy,” Sridhar Pinnapureddy, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of CtrlS, said. “India’s AI moment is not on the horizon; it is already here. The demand signals from hyperscalers, cloud service providers, and enterprises are clear and unmistakable,” he said. “Together, we are not merely expanding capacity, but also establishing the benchmark for AI-ready …

CtrlS Secures ₹7,000 Crore Commitment from CPP Investments to Scale ... At a Pre-Money Valuation of ₹44,914 Crore (C$6.6 Billion) INR 3,000 Crore (C$441 Million) of the Proceeds to Be Used to Form a Joint Venture HYDERABAD, India , June 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CtrlS Datacenters Ltd. today announced a strategic partnership with Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments) . CPP Investments will invest up to INR 7,000 crore (C$1 billion) to help fund CtrlS' upcoming growth in India's fast-growing digital infrastructure sector. As part of the partnership, CPP Investments will invest INR 4,000 crore (C$588 million) to acquire an 8.2% stake in CtrlS, signalling confidence in the company's market leadership, operational excellence, and long-term growth plans. In addition, CPP Investments and CtrlS will form a joint venture to develop hyperscale datacenter campuses across India. CPP Investments has committed up to INR 3,000 crore (C$441 million) to the joint venture and will hold 48% equity ownership, with CtrlS owning 52%. The partnership aims to speed up the development of next-generation datacenter infrastructure to meet rising demand from hyperscalers, cloud services, AI a…