CtrlS Opens Kolkata’s First Rated-4 Datacenter, Kickstarts ₹2,200 Crore Campus Project

 

CtrlS Datacenters Ltd has inaugurated its first greenfield datacenter in Kolkata, marking a major milestone in eastern India’s digital infrastructure growth. Located in Bengal Silicon Valley, New Town, the new Kolkata-DC1 facility is the region’s first Rated-4 datacenter and the first phase of CtrlS’ ₹2,200 crore plan to create a 60 MW, AI-ready datacenter campus.

The 16 MW Phase-1 facility is designed to meet the needs of enterprises, government agencies, and hyperscalers. Built for high-density AI workloads, energy efficiency, and seamless scalability, it will serve as a cornerstone for Kolkata’s emergence as a leading datacenter hub.

“This launch marks a new chapter in making world-class datacenter infrastructure accessible across India. With the state’s strong digital policies, eastern India is poised to become a key hub for innovation and growth,” said Sridhar Pinnapureddy, Founder & CEO, CtrlS Datacenters.

Key Highlights of Kolkata-DC1:

● AI-ready infrastructure with high-density rack support

● Advanced, energy-efficient cooling systems

● 9-zone layered security

● LEED Platinum design standards

● Dual N+N power feeds

● Multiple ISPs, cloud providers, and internet exchanges

● Seismic Zone 3 compliance for disaster resilience

According to Kallol Sen, EVP & Regional CEO (Kolkata), CtrlS Datacenters, Kolkata’s location offers a strategic gateway to eastern and northeastern India as well as neighboring countries, backed by strong local talent and government support. With a PUE of 1.40, carrier-neutral connectivity, and four fiber entry points, the facility is built for sustainability and reliability. Future connectivity will be boosted by the upcoming Digha subsea cable landing station (operational by 2026) and other planned cable stations, ensuring faster, localized global data routes.