Data Centres: The New Core of India’s Digital Infrastructure
Data centres are rapidly evolving into one of India’s most strategic real asset classes, anchored by structural digital demand, policy support, and infrastructure status. Investors can participate through multiple routes, including platform equity, direct assets, credit, and emerging REIT-like structures as portfolios stabilise. With scalable demand and improving exit visibility, India’s data centre sector presents a long-term growth opportunity aligned with the AI and digital economy cycle.
Aashiesh Agarwaal
Senior Vice President – Research and Investment Advisory, ANAROCK Capital Advisors Private Limited
Aashiesh Agarwaal is working with Anarock Capital Advisors Private Limited covering Capital Markets Research and also advises clients on acquisition and disposition of assets and capital in the India real estate space. You can read Aashiesh’s report on PE activity in Indian real estate on https://bit.ly/3SpDx1d and his work on impact of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code on real estate on https://bit.ly/3CBqiBw and http://bit.ly/47cUvnC. Aashiesh also has a rich experience in Indian equities as a portfolio manager and lead analyst with leading securities’ firms. Outside work, Aashiesh has a very active interest in Pranic Healing (a form of energy healing), meditation and spirituality. As part of giving back to society, Aashiesh also engages with Wellness @ Workplace – an initiative to promote employee mental health and well-being.
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