TCS’s $7 billion India data centre bet raises questions over returns, fit
By
Binu Mathew
Tata Consultancy Services’ plan to invest up to $7 billion in a 1 gigawatt data centre unit in India has sparked cautious reactions, with some analysts flagging limited overlaps with its core IT services and potential pressure on returns.
The move, which pushed TCS shares down as much as 1.5% on Friday, marks a strategic shift for India’s largest IT firm, which has traditionally followed a capex-light, organic growth business model.
