Key Takeaways
- Anant Raj demerger will result in Ashok Cloud being listed as a separate digital infrastructure entity.
- Targets 357 MW capacity with ₹24,500 crore total investments
- Demerger aligns its focus between real estate and digital infrastructure businesses
Real estate developer Anant Raj has announced plans to demerge its data centre and cloud services business into a separate entity, Ashok Cloud Pvt Ltd. The move is intended to create a dedicated digital infrastructure company while allowing the parent firm to continue focusing on its core real estate operations.
Strategic Separation And Business Focus
The Anant Raj demerger will first consolidate its data centre and cloud operations into a single entity before transferring them to Ashok Cloud. The new entity is expected to be listed separately, creating two distinct business platforms with independent growth strategies.
Anant Raj will continue to operate in residential, commercial, and hospitality development. The demerger reflects the divergence in operational priorities and capital requirements between real estate and digital infrastructure businesses.
Ashok Cloud will focus on services such as data centres, colocation, cloud infrastructure, artificial intelligence-ready systems, disaster recovery, cloud migration, and data backup solutions. The company aims to position itself within India’s expanding digital infrastructure sector.
The Anant Raj demerger is expected to provide management autonomy and allow each business to pursue sector-specific opportunities. It also enables clearer capital allocation aligned with the requirements of each segment.
Capacity Expansion And Investment Plans
Anant Raj has outlined significant expansion plans for its data centre and cloud operations. The company currently operates 21 MW of IT load capacity in Manesar and 7 MW in Panchkula. It has set a target to reach 357 MW of total capacity by 2031-32.
To support this growth after the Anant Raj demerger, the company has committed substantial investments across key states. In Haryana, Anant Raj has signed an agreement to invest ₹20,000 crore in data centre infrastructure. In Andhra Pradesh, it has committed ₹4,500 crore through its subsidiary for developing advanced data centre and cloud capabilities.
The company has also expanded its international presence by incorporating a wholly owned subsidiary in Singapore in June 2026. This entity will focus on providing colocation and cloud services, including artificial intelligence-related offerings, supported by infrastructure developed in India.
Financial Performance And Shareholder Structure
Anant Raj demerger comes as the company reported revenue from operations of ₹2,511.6 crore, reflecting a 21.92% increase compared to the previous year. Revenue from data centre, infrastructure, and related services stood at ₹176.49 crore.
As part of the demerger, eligible shareholders will receive 1 equity share of Ashok Cloud with a face value of ₹2 for every 1 equity share of Anant Raj held. The existing shareholding of Anant Raj in Ashok Cloud will remain unchanged, ensuring continued ownership in the subsidiary.
The company has also acquired 374.3 million equity shares of Ashok Cloud for a total consideration of over ₹74.86 crore. In addition, Ashok Cloud is planning to raise funds to support the development of its data centre infrastructure and cloud business.
The proposed restructuring is subject to approvals from regulatory authorities, shareholders, creditors, and relevant institutions. Upon completion, the demerger is expected to create two independently focused entities operating in real estate and digital infrastructure.
For Indian entrepreneurs and business owners, the Anant Raj demerger highlights rising investment in digital infrastructure, particularly in data centres and cloud services. The scale of planned capacity and capital deployment indicates growing demand for data storage, processing, and enterprise cloud solutions across sectors.
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