Adani and Jabil to Build AI Data Centre Hardware in India
Adani Enterprises and Jabil sign MoU for a 50:50 JV to manufacture AI and data centre hardware in India to meet rising global demand.
In a massive move to bolster India's technological footprint, Adani Enterprises and US-based Jabil Inc. have entered into a strategic partnership to manufacture artificial intelligence (AI) and data centre equipment. The two giants have signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish a 50:50 joint venture aimed at meeting the skyrocketing demand for computing infrastructure across domestic and international markets.
Building the Physical Backbone of AI
The proposed venture is not just about simple assembly; it aims to create a multi-gigawatt AI infrastructure manufacturing platform. This comprehensive ecosystem is designed to produce a wide array of critical components, including:
- AI racks and servers
- Storage and networking equipment
- Power distribution systems
- Liquid-cooling solutions
Beyond manufacturing, the joint venture will also provide essential installation and commissioning services. This ensures that high-performance computing systems are ready for immediate use by hyperscalers, cloud service providers, data centre operators, and large enterprises.
A Strategic Leap for Adani Group
For the Adani Group, this partnership represents a significant expansion of their technological capabilities. Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani noted that the move allows the group to move beyond merely powering and hosting AI infrastructure into the actual manufacturing of the systems required for advanced computing.
“Our proposed joint venture with Jabil marks a strategic step towards this future, combining Jabil’s world-class engineering and manufacturing capabilities with Adani’s integrated strengths in energy, infrastructure and data centres to help build the physical backbone of the global AI economy,” Adani stated.
Global Expertise Meets Indian Infrastructure
Jabil Inc., a global leader in manufacturing, brings decades of technical prowess to the table. Jabil CEO Mike Dastoor emphasized that the partnership will establish a scaled manufacturing platform in India to serve both local and global demand.
“Integrating Jabil’s 60 years of engineering and manufacturing expertise with Adani’s significant infrastructure and energy capabilities, we can bring our rack-level data centre solutions to more hyperscalers in India and around the world,” Dastoor said.
Tapping into a Multi-Trillion Dollar Market
The timing of this venture is critical. Industry projections suggest that India’s data centre capacity is set to surge to 5-8 gigawatts (GW) by 2030, fueled by rapid AI adoption, cloud expansion, and data localisation policies. Furthermore, the global market for AI computing infrastructure is estimated to exceed USD 3 trillion over the next seven years.
This initiative aligns with the Adani Group's massive long-term vision, which includes a commitment to invest USD 100 billion to develop 5 GW of green-energy-powered, hyperscale AI-ready data centres by 2035. By creating a robust manufacturing base, the joint venture seeks to position India as a primary supplier of critical hardware for the global AI revolution.