Indian tech minister says expect large data center investments in the coming months

The Indian tech minister's statement on anticipated large data center investments suggests a robust outlook for the tech infrastructure sector in India.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 19 Feb 2026, 04:34 UTCOn the live feed at 04:14 UTC, 20 minutes before this page

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Indian tech minister says expect large data center investments in the coming months

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This could indicate a supportive environment for tech equities, enhancing investor sentiment in Asian markets and potentially attracting foreign investment.

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