Chhattisgarh attracts Rs 43,250 crore FDI proposals at SING Forum, major data centre investment on cards

Singapore: Chhattisgarh has made a significant pitch for global digital investment, receiving FDI proposals worth Rs 43,250 crore at the first Singapore-India Network for Growth (SING) Forum 2026.

The biggest proposal is an investment of Rs 41,750 crore for a 100 MW hyperscale-ready data centre. Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai formally handed over an ‘Invitation to Invest’ letter to Singapore-headquartered Energy Capital Global Pte Ltd for the proposed project.

Rs 41,750 crore data centre proposal

The proposed 100 MW hyperscale data centre is being seen as a major step towards strengthening Chhattisgarh’s digital infrastructure. The project could help the State expand its presence in the data economy and attract technology companies and other digital businesses.

The investment proposal also reflects the growing interest of international companies in Chhattisgarh beyond its traditional sectors of minerals, power and conventional industries.

Digital infrastructure gets a major push

With a total of Rs 43,250 crore in FDI proposals received at the SING Forum, Chhattisgarh has sought to position itself as an emerging destination for global technology and digital infrastructure investments.

The proposed data centre is expected to create opportunities across technology, infrastructure and allied service sectors. It could also strengthen the ecosystem for startups and technology-driven companies in the State.

State seeks to move beyond traditional industrial identity

Chhattisgarh has traditionally been known for its mineral wealth, power generation and industrial base. The latest investment proposals indicate a growing focus on digital infrastructure and emerging technologies as part of the State’s broader economic expansion.

The proposed investments could strengthen Chhattisgarh’s digital capabilities while opening new avenues for technology, employment, skills and business opportunities.

The investment proposals received in Singapore mark an important step in Chhattisgarh’s efforts to attract global capital and technology and establish the State as a competitive destination for digital infrastructure and future-oriented industries.