27-August-2026
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Goyal pitches India as data centre hub during Japan visit, cites $200bn investment commitments
26-Aug-2026

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has pitched India as a compelling destination for data centres, saying the country can work with Japanese companies to develop the sector and has received investment commitments of about $200 billion from large hyperscalers globally. During a meeting with Japanese Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Akazawa Ryosei, Goyal said the partnership between the two countries could focus on four areas: increasing trade, strengthening technology cooperation, boosting investment and promoting tourism.

News Source:- https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/25/goyal-pitches-india-as-data-centre-hub-during-japan-visit-cites-200bn-investment-commitments