{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"India Tech Report","title":"India’s AI data centre landscape expands: OpenAI’s giga plant, RIL’s deep tech unit","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":413,"description":"Daily brief on deep tech and climate tech news from Indian and around the world.Illustrative image. OpenAI and Indian conglomerate Reliance are planning large AI data centres in the country – investments that could boost AI compute availability for many.OpenAI to build multi-gigawatt AI data center in India, expanding local footprintOpenAI is planning to set up a major data center in India with at least 1 gigawatt capacity, supported by local partnerships and backed by Microsoft, Reuters reports. The company has registered as a legal entity in India, established a local team, and will open its first office in New Delhi this year to strengthen its presence in its second-largest market. The project marks a significant move for OpenAI’s Stargate-branded AI infrastructure expansion in Asia, with further details likely during CEO Sam Altman’s September visit.Listen to the podcastReliance launches AI subsidiary to power India’s deep tech futureReliance Industries has launched a wholly owned subsidiary, Reliance Intelligence, to advance India’s AI capabilities and make the country a global hub for deep tech, The Hindu reports. The new company will focus on gigawatt-scale, green energy-powered AI data centers, forge global tech partnerships, build wide-reaching AI services for major sectors, and nurture talent. Strategic alliances with Google and Meta will enable scalable, affordable AI solutions for Indian consumers and businesses.Lizy raises €75m to scale circular EV leasing for European firmsLizy, a Brussels-based car leasing company, raised €75 million to expand its circular electric vehicle leasing model across Europe, Tech Funding News reports. By championing used EV leasing, Lizy offers small businesses affordable, sustainable mobility solutions, unlike the traditional “one and done” car contracts. The investment, combining capital and debt, will allow Lizy to scale up and accelerate the transition to electric fleets for companies, enhancing both environmental...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/klwtZi6_OVxR1RQx-EUqBBLq9JNmkk2p0xt3ov7-eeg/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9kYjRi/MTNkNDVhMTVlOThm/MDM4ZmVlYjFmZGNl/OGFiNy5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}