Gujarat launched its first Data Centre
Policy 2026–29 in Gandhinagar
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Gujarat launched its
first Data Centre Policy 2026–29 on 9 July 2026 in Gandhinagar.
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The policy aims to
attract ₹6 lakh crore in investments and develop 7.5 GW of data centre
capacity.
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It seeks to establish
Gujarat as a leading hub for digital infrastructure in India.
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The policy covers
hyperscale data centres, cloud infrastructure, and AI-powered digital services.
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It provides a
comprehensive framework for data centre development, project approvals, power
access, and water supply.
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The Department of Science
and Technology has been designated as the nodal agency for implementation and
approvals.
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Eligible projects will
receive capital subsidy and interest subsidy.
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The policy offers a power
tariff subsidy of ₹1 per unit for 20 years.
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It provides 100%
reimbursement of SGST and electricity duty for 20 years.
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Additional incentives
include stamp duty exemption and financial assistance for desalination plants.
¨ Non-fiscal incentives include single-window and faster approvals, additional Floor Space Index (FSI), relaxed building regulations, open access to power, and assured electricity and water supply
¨ The policy aims to promote investment, digital economy growth, employment generation, and the development of a world-class data centre ecosystem in Gujarat.
