The news that Sri Adhikari Brothers Television Network (SABTNL), which is strategically renaming itself Aqylon Nexus, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Telangana for a massive Rs 4,000 crore AI and hyperscale green data centre campus. We view this as a transformative, high-stakes pivot by a legacy media entity into the high-growth, deep-tech infrastructure market, boldly backing the future of India’s digital economy.
This ambitious Rs 4,000 crore commitment for a 50 MW facility as a crucial strategic maneuver. We understand that by establishing this dedicated AI-focused and hyperscale green data centre at Fab City in Tukkuguda, the company is securing a foundational role in India’s national AI ambition.
This project is positioned not merely to host data, but to provide the complex, high-density compute resources necessary for advanced AI workloads, a necessary step toward achieving sovereign compute capabilities and reducing reliance on global hyperscalers.
The explicit commitment to a “green data centre” adds a layer of essential strategic value. This aligns perfectly with the Government of Telangana’s push for sustainable tech innovation, reinforcing its position as a leading digital destination. As Managing Director, Srivatsava Sunkara stated, this is a “transformative leap” that will bolster India’s digital capabilities and reinforce Telangana’s leadership in sustainable tech. Our stance is that the market is rapidly rewarding investments that solve the power-and-sustainability paradox, and this project places Aqylon Nexus at the forefront of that trend.
The selection of Fab City, Tukkuguda, is particularly astute. This area is fast emerging as a strategic digital infrastructure cluster, and the promise of a 50 MW anchor tenant will dramatically accelerate its development. We believe this investment signals confidence that Telangana is creating the necessary operational subsidies, power infrastructure, and ease of doing business to attract these critical hyperscale projects, cementing its status as a vital hub alongside established metros.
