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Uber Expands AI Infrastructure with Adani-Backed India Data Centre

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi and Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani
May 14, 2026 01:36 PM IST | Written by Neelam Sharma | Edited by Pratima O Pareek

India’s growing digital economy is increasingly becoming a base for AI, cloud, and digital infrastructure. In a major sign of that shift, Uber is preparing to launch its first-ever data centre in India through a partnership with Indian conglomerate Adani Group.

The announcement came from Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi after a meeting with Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani in Ahmedabad on Wednesday. Posting on X, Khosrowshahi highlighted India’s growing importance in Uber’s global technology strategy.

“As India fast emerges as a leading innovation hub for Uber, we are setting up our first data centre in the country with the Adani Group to test and deploy our tech,” he wrote.

“Ready later this year, this investment will help us build at scale — from India, for the world,” he added.

Adani responded on X: “A great pleasure to meet my friend Dara. What a run Uber is having! Magnificent performance globally! Our partnerships continue to grow.”

The data centre is expected to become operational later this year, though financial details have not been disclosed. The facility will be used to test and deploy Uber’s technology including AI-driven systems across pricing, logistics, mapping, and mobility platforms.

Uber already has a significant technology presence in India, with its engineering centre in Bengaluru,  its first in Asia, and a large office in Hyderabad serving as key hubs for its global operations. According to media reports, India is also Uber’s third-largest market by trip volume, after the US and Brazil.

For the Adani Group, the partnership adds another global technology name to its digital infrastructure portfolio. The conglomerate operates AdaniConneX, a joint venture with EdgeConneX, building toward a 1 GW national data centre platform. AdaniConneX also partnered with Google last year on a major AI data centre project in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, expected to attract around $15 billion in investments over 2026–2030.

During his five-day India visit, Khosrowshahi also met Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu on Monday and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday in New Delhi, to discuss Uber’s long-term investment plans and India’s broader digital economy agenda.

Also Read: Google-Linked $15B Vizag AI Data Centre Signals India’s Hyperscale Push

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  • Neelam Sharma, reporter at AI FrontPage

    Neelam Sharma is a passionate storyteller, and journalist with over a decade of experience across leading Indian media houses.
    Known for her calm presence on screen and powerful storytelling off it, Neelam brings a rare blend of credibility, creativity, and empathy to journalism. Her strength lies in ground reporting and research-driven narratives that connect with the heart of the audience. Whether covering social issues, human-interest features, or breaking news, she combines factual depth with a human touch—making every story not just informative.

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    Pratima O Pareek is an Editor and Co-Founder of AI FrontPage. A gold medalist in Mass Communication and Journalism, she's worked across national and international newsrooms, bringing sharp editorial instincts and a commitment to clarity. She believes in cutting through the noise to deliver stories that actually matter.
    Off the clock, she watches offbeat cinema, follows tennis, and explores new places like a traveler, not a tourist.

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