Program Overview
This one-day masterclass, delivered by renowned industry experts with a combined 60+ years of experience, provides an in-depth understanding of the Indian data center industry. It covers key trends, market dynamics, major players, regulatory landscape, and investment opportunities. Specifically designed for investors, the course focuses on practical insights, real-world case studies, and hands-on learning to help participants make informed investment decisions.
Features
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of data centers and their role in India’s digital economy
- Analyze the key players, market trends, and operational models
- Evaluate regulatory, environmental, and technical considerations for investments
- Identify growth opportunities and assess financial risks in the data center sector
Target audiences
- Private Equity and Venture Capital Professionals
- Strategic Investors and Consultants
- Investment Analysts
- Financial Analysts exploring tech infrastructure markets
Curriculum
- 7 Sections
- 28 Lessons
- 1 Day
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- Introduction to Data Centers as an Investment Class and Market Overview7
- 1.1Overview: Global and Indian data center market
- 1.2Introduction to Data Centers: Types, architecture, and key components (power, cooling, connectivity, security)
- 1.3Tier Classification of Data Centers (Tier I, II, III, IV)
- 1.4Data Center Ecosystem in India: Growth drivers, demand from sectors like BFSI, telecom, IT, and OTT platforms
- 1.5Trends in Data Center Infrastructure: Edge computing, cloud services, and emerging technologies
- 1.6Investment thesis: Comparing data centers with other real estate asset classes (commercial, industrial, logistics)
- 1.7Case Study: Successful data center developments in India
- Market Landscape and Key Players4
- 2.1Market Segmentation: Colocation, cloud-based, enterprise, and hyperscale data centers
- 2.2Profiles of Major Players: Leading companies like Yotta, STT GDC India, Nxtra by Airtel, CtrlS, and global entrants like Equinix and AWS
- 2.3Investment Trends: Key mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships shaping the sector
- 2.4Panel Discussion: Expert perspectives on competitive dynamics and innovation strategies
- Investment Participation Models4
- Risk, Regulation & Returns4
- Insights from Inside the Industry5
- 5.1Strategic factors that drive scale and profitability in data center operations.
- 5.2Lessons from real-world transactions, anchor tenant negotiations, and hyperscaler partnerships.
- 5.3The economics of capacity planning, power procurement, and operational efficiency.
- 5.4International case studies and best practices applied to the Indian context
- 5.5Case studies of successful data center investments
- Portfolio Strategy and Exit Planning4
- Q&A/ AMA Session0
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