TCS’ $6.5 billion AI infra play signals private capital surge

BENGALURU: TCS’s $6.5 billion capex blueprint for the AI data centre move goes beyond risk capital—it signals a push to build capabilities and perhaps prevent tech colonisation. Indian firms are increasingly turning to private capital to expand capacity and meet surging digital demand.

In a recent interview with TOI, TCS CEO K Krithivasan said it aims to become the world’s largest AI-led services company. “This initiative also has a strong India angle, alongside global opportunities with our existing clients.