New Delhi — Deloitte has unveiled a new Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Mumbai and Bengaluru, committing an initial investment of ₹100 crore over the next 12 months. The initiative aims to support clients worldwide in designing, building, and operating specialized AI data centers—critical infrastructure for scaling generative and agentic AI applications.
AI Infrastructure: A New Frontier
“The infrastructure required for AI is fundamentally different from traditional CPU-based data centers. It demands higher power, denser racks, liquid cooling, and sustainable energy sources,” said S. Anjani Kumar, Partner at Deloitte India. “India, with its deep talent pool and cost advantages, is uniquely positioned to become a global hub for this transformation.”
Industry experts note that the speed at which enterprises adopt AI solutions will increasingly depend on their ability to scale infrastructure safely and efficiently.
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The Role of the Centre of Excellence
The CoE forms part of Deloitte’s Silicon2Service AI factory-as-a-service initiative, which covers the entire AI stack—from silicon (GPUs) to enterprise-ready solutions. The centre will provide end-to-end capabilities, including strategy, design, implementation, and operations, helping clients optimize costs, manage cybersecurity risks, and accelerate AI deployments.
Mumbai has been chosen for its status as India’s data center hub, with over half of the country’s facilities located in Maharashtra. Bengaluru, in turn, provides access to high-end technical talent. Deloitte has already begun assembling teams specializing in simulation, solution architecture, data center design, and cybersecurity to serve global clients.
Context: A Competitive Global Landscape
The launch comes amid a surge in global AI infrastructure investments. NVIDIA recently announced a $100 billion investment with OpenAI for next-generation AI infrastructure, while cloud giants spend upwards of $45 billion annually on AI data centers.
“AI adoption is reshaping industries worldwide, and infrastructure will determine how quickly and extensively enterprises can scale,” said Romal Shetty, CEO of Deloitte South Asia. “With this CoE, Deloitte is laying the foundation for the future of intelligent enterprise infrastructure.”
Implications for Industry and Clients
The new centre is expected to benefit not only large enterprises but also small and medium-sized businesses adopting AI solutions:
- Banking and Finance: Accelerated AI-driven decision-making and risk management.
- Life Sciences: Faster, data-driven research and clinical trials.
- Technology Sector: Improved productivity and cost optimization.
Deloitte’s initiative positions India as a global AI infrastructure hub, bridging international clients with domestic technical expertise and innovation.
