Invenia Wins Rs 3.6 Billion Contract for PowerGrid Data Centre

17 Sep 2025 CW Team

Invenia-STL Networks Limited, a leading digital infrastructure and IT services company, announced it has secured a major contract worth over Rs 3.6 billion from PowerGrid Teleservices Limited (PowerTel), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL), the nation’s largest electric power transmission utility.

Under the agreement, Invenia will design, build, commission and maintain the complete IT and cloud infrastructure for a greenfield Tier III data centre at PowerGrid’s Manesar facility. In addition, Invenia will establish a Disaster Recovery Data Centre (DRDC) and deliver a scalable Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) solution complemented by Disaster Recovery Services. This transformative project includes comprehensive Operation & Maintenance (O&M), ensuring the long-term performance and operational readiness of the data centre.

Speaking on the win, Mr Pankaj Malik, Chief Executive Officer of Invenia, said, “We are proud to partner with PowerGrid Teleservices on a state-of-the-art Tier III facility that will not only address current requirements but also anticipate future demand for cloud and disaster recovery services. Backed by our deep domain expertise, stringent compliance and advanced system integration capabilities, we are delivering a solution that blends reliability with agility. This collaboration reinforces our commitment to enabling mission-critical infrastructure that empowers our clients and the nation to thrive in an increasingly connected, competitive world.”

Sustainable & Future-Ready Infrastructure

Aligned with India’s digital and sustainability vision, the data centres will integrate advanced cooling systems and scalable, energy-efficient designs. This ensures not only digital resilience but also supports India’s climate commitments through sustainable digital infrastructure.

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