Data is the new oil, and Tamil Nadu is the refinery. I inaugurated #Equinix’s state of the art data centre at Siruseri, built with a Rs. 574...

Chief Minister M.K. Stalin inaugurated a state-of-the-art international data centre established by global digital infrastructure provider Equinix at Siruseri in Chennai, built with a capital investment of 574 crore rupees. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, Stalin stated that if data represents the new oil of the modern world economy, Tamil Nadu has positioned itself as the premier digital refinery. He affirmed that this major technical investment firmly anchors Chennai on the global digital grid, boosting the state's capacity for high-density cloud computing and enterprise connectivity.

The Chief Minister noted that Tamil Nadu's dependable power distribution, robust subsea cable landing stations, and skilled technical workforce make the state a natural hub for data center operators and high-technology enterprises. Stalin highlighted that attracting advanced digital infrastructure accelerates industrial modernization, creates specialized engineering employment, and enhances the operating ecosystem for software providers and financial tech firms.

Stalin also thanked the management of Equinix for contributing generously to the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister's Public Relief Fund during the event. He concluded that Tamil Nadu will continue offering agile administrative support to ensure high-technology investors establish long-term operations across the state.