The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is set to inaugurate a new Data Centre and Cybersecurity Training Institute in Bhubaneswar on October 25, marking an important step towards strengthening the technological infrastructure supporting India’s banking and financial system. The facilities will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and are designed to improve the security, resilience and efficiency of digital financial services.
The new infrastructure is expected to support the RBI’s growing computing requirements while providing a secure environment for critical financial operations.
What Will the Data Centre Do?
The facility has been developed to meet the RBI’s expanding technological requirements and provide reliable computing infrastructure for the central bank and the wider financial sector.
It will support critical payment and settlement systems alongside other major initiatives, helping strengthen the infrastructure required for India’s increasingly digital financial ecosystem.
How Secure Is the Facility?
The Bhubaneswar Data Centre has received Uptime Institute Tier IV certification, an internationally recognised benchmark for data centre infrastructure and operational resilience.
It is among the largest Tier IV-certified facilities in the banking, financial services and insurance (BFSI) sector worldwide.
The certification reflects the facility’s focus on reliability and resilience, particularly for financial systems requiring continuous availability.
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How Will Banking Benefit?
The new infrastructure is expected to improve the reach, efficiency and reliability of digital financial services.
By providing a secure and scalable technological foundation, the facility will support the RBI’s expanding role in India’s digital economy. It is also expected to strengthen the central bank’s position in digital infrastructure among central banks globally.
What Is the Cybersecurity Institute?
The accompanying Cybersecurity Training Institute will focus on specialised training, research and capability development in cybersecurity and enterprise technology.
The institute is intended to strengthen technical expertise and develop capabilities relevant to the banking and financial sector.
Its establishment reflects the growing importance of cybersecurity preparedness in maintaining reliable digital financial operations.
Which Technologies Will It Cover?
The institute will focus on emerging technologies relevant to the BFSI sector, including quantum computing, artificial intelligence and other frontier technologies. Training and research activities will aim to develop specialised knowledge and technological capabilities in these areas.
The combination of advanced computing infrastructure and cybersecurity training is expected to support the financial sector’s evolving technological requirements.
What Does This Mean?
The new facilities represent an investment in the security and resilience of India’s digital financial infrastructure. While the data centre will strengthen critical banking systems, the cybersecurity institute will support specialised skills and research needed to address emerging technological challenges in the financial sector.
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