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Lightstorm Invests $500M in India's AI Data Centre Connectivity

Lightstorm Invests $500M in India's AI Data Centre Connectivity

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ThreatCluster •October 14, 2026 at 21:33 UTC
  • •Lightstorm Telecom is investing $500 million in India's fibre networks and data centres.
  • •The investment aims to improve connectivity for AI applications in India.
  • •Competitors are also ramping up investments in data centre infrastructure.

Lightstorm Telecom Connectivity Pvt. Ltd has announced a $500 million investment in fibre networks and data centre connectivity in India to support the country's growing AI ambitions. The investment includes the development of an 'AI corridor' linking undersea internet cable landing sites to major data centre locations in southern India, as well as the 'I-2SEA' subsea cable connecting India to Singapore and Malaysia. Lightstorm's CEO, Amajit Gupta, emphasized the need for improved quality of fibre infrastructure to meet AI data centre demands. The company, which has been operating in India since 2019, reported significant financial losses in the last fiscal year but aims to capitalize on the expanding AI and data centre market. Competitors such as Tata Communications and Bharti Airtel are also increasing their investments in this sector, indicating a growing focus on enhancing connectivity for AI applications in India.

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2026-10-14
Lightstorm announces $500M investment
Lightstorm Telecom revealed its plan to invest in fibre networks and data centre connectivity to support India's AI ambitions.
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What specific projects is Lightstorm investing in?
Lightstorm's investment includes an 'AI corridor' and the 'I-2SEA' subsea cable connecting India to Singapore and Malaysia.
How does this investment impact competitors?
Competitors like Tata Communications and Bharti Airtel are also increasing their investments in data centre infrastructure, indicating a competitive market.
What is the financial status of Lightstorm?
In FY25, Lightstorm reported operating revenue of Rs.476.4 crore and a net loss of Rs.103.4 crore.