Regulatory Disclosure Details

Script ID: EMPOWER

Regulatory Reference: Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015

Strategic Expansion Details

The company is entering India's data center market, which is projected to exceed USD 22 billion by 2030 with the sector expected to grow at approximately 28% CAGR. This expansion includes plans to develop customized Green Data Server and Data Center offerings.

Market Context and Drivers

  • Current Market Size: India's data center market was estimated at USD 5.5 billion in 2025
  • Operational Capacity: Approximately 1.6 GW of operational data center capacity
  • Capacity Under Development: Additional 3.1 GW under development
  • Key Growth Drivers: Accelerating adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI), cloud computing, enterprise digitization, and increasing data localization requirements
  • User Base: Over 900 million internet users in India

Capabilities and Integration

The initiative represents a natural extension of the company's existing capabilities in:

  • IT infrastructure integration
  • Data center management
  • Renewable energy expertise through its subsidiary, Empower Energy Private Limited

Strategic Focus Areas

1. Customized Infrastructure Solutions: Tailored server and infrastructure configurations for diverse industries including AI applications, enterprise workloads, financial technology platforms, and high-performance computing environments

2. Energy-Efficient Digital Operations: Integration of technology infrastructure with renewable energy capabilities to reduce dependence on conventional energy sources

3. Intelligent Infrastructure Management: Deployment of intelligent monitoring and optimization solutions to improve uptime, resource utilization, and overall infrastructure efficiency

Government Policy Support

The data center sector benefits from significant government support:

  • National Infrastructure Status: Data centers included in Harmonized Master List of Infrastructure, providing access to long-term institutional credit, concessional interest rates, and external commercial borrowings
  • IndiaAI Mission: ₹10,372 crore government framework subsidizing indigenous compute deployment and public-private partnerships for GPU onboarding
  • Green Energy Open Access Rules: Reforms lowering green energy open-access transaction threshold from 1 MW to 100 kW
  • Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act: Strict regulatory mandates around data localization, residency, and sovereign storage
  • State-Level Incentives: Key technology corridors (Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka) offering 100% stamp duty exemptions, subsidized land allotments, electricity duty waivers, and fast-track clearances

Management Commentary

Mr. Rajesh Chavan, Managing Director of Empower India Limited, stated: \"Technology infrastructure and sustainable energy are increasingly becoming interconnected pillars of the modern digital economy. As data generation, AI adoption, and enterprise digitalization continue to accelerate, the need for efficient and future-ready infrastructure becomes increasingly important. Our strategic focus is to participate in this transformation by building solutions that address the evolving requirements of businesses operating in a data-driven world.\"

Company Background

Empower India Limited was incorporated in 1981 and is traded on both NSE and BSE. The company is focused on building capabilities aligned with India's rapidly evolving technology and digital infrastructure landscape.