Business EconomyPosted at: Oct 15 2026 5:55PM


Vijay launches data centre of Singapore-based CapitaLand in Chennai in Singapore Dy PM's presence

Chennai, Oct 15 (UNI) In yet another significant to achieve its ambitious target of making Tamil Nadu a USD one trillion economy by 2036, Chief Minister Vijay on Thursday launched the Singapore-based CapitaLand's state-of-the-art Data Centre Chennai-01 at SIDCO Industrial Estate at Ambattur in Chennai, in the presence of Singapore Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong.
CapitaLand India Trust CEO Gowrishankar Nagabooshanam said the initiative had strengthened the ties between Tamil Nadu and Singapore and that the company's association with the State spanned nearly 22 years.
The new facility will house 53 MW of gross power once it is completed and also expects to be tenant-ready by the end of 2026. This is CapitaLand India Trust's (CLINT) second data centre development, after its first in Navi Mumbai in 2025, a 108 MW facility.
“The company launched its first international technology park in Chennai in 2004. Since then, it has continued to invest in the State. Now, it has expanded its footprint into digital infrastructure,” he said, adding, Data Centres served as the backbone of cloud adoption, artificial intelligence and digital services, while referring to the Chief Minister's films and praised his governance.
Using references to Vijay's films, he said the Chief Minister had brought “Kushi” (name of one of his films) and described the audience's response as “Thullatha Manamum Thullum” (title of another film). He thanked the Chief Minister, his colleagues and bureaucrats, saying they were working in “beast (another film name) mode” to make the government the “Greatest of All Time” (his film name)
Industries Minister S.Keerthana welcomed Singapore companies to invest in the state in emerging sectors such as semiconductors.
Later in a post on X, she wrote "Unveiling CapitaLand Data Centre Chennai 01 by our Hon’ble Chief Minister Thiru C. Joseph Vijay
and Singapore Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry, Mr Gan Kim Yong marks another important milestone in Tamil Nadu’s growth journey."
"As we work towards our Hon’ble Chief Minister’s vision of a $1.5 trillion economy by 2036, we are strengthening our presence in
new-age industries, from digital infrastructure and semiconductors to advanced manufacturing and electronics. With a dedicated semiconductor scheme announced in the State Budget and semiconductor parks being developed in Chennai and Coimbatore, we are laying the foundations for the next generation of industrial growth", she said.
"We look forward to deepening our partnership with Singapore and welcoming more investments that strengthen Tamil Nadu’s industrial ecosystem, drive innovation and create new opportunities for our people", she added.
In a post on X, TN Industrial and Investment Department said "TamilNadu CM JosephVijay today inaugurated the Singapore-based CapitaLand data centre in Ambattur, Chennai in the presence of Singapore Deputy PM GanKimYong. Facility has a planned capacity
of 46 MW and equipped with 4,900 Server racks in 7-storey building (about six lakh sqft) in 4 acres. #InvestInTN | #OneTrillionTN".
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