Tata Group Taps OpenAI to Build Next-Gen AI Infrastructure in India

Mumbai, 19 February 2026 – The Tata Group, through Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), has entered into a foundational partnership with OpenAI to drive AI-powered innovation across enterprises, consumers, and social sectors. This multi-dimensional collaboration aims to accelerate AI adoption in India and globally, spanning AI infrastructure, industry solutions, and skill development programs.

The partnership was announced today by TCS (BSE: 532540, NSE: TCS) and OpenAI, signaling a major milestone in India’s vision to become a global AI hub.

Key Highlights of the TCS–OpenAI Partnership

Enterprise AI for Tata Group Employees: Thousands of Tata Group employees will gain access to Enterprise ChatGPT, boosting productivity and innovation. TCS will also integrate OpenAI’s Codex to enhance software engineering outcomes across the Group.
Industry-Specific Agentic AI Solutions: Combining OpenAI’s Agentic AI capabilities with TCS’s deep domain knowledge, the partnership will develop tailored AI solutions for industries including manufacturing, healthcare, finance, and consumer products.
Joint Go-to-Market Initiatives: TCS and OpenAI will collaborate to deploy AI solutions globally, helping organizations accelerate digital transformation with customized AI platforms.
AI Infrastructure Development: TCS’ HyperVault unit will work with OpenAI to build AI infrastructure in India with 100MW capacity initially, scalable up to 1GW. The infrastructure will support next-generation AI workloads, positioning India as a global AI hub.
Social Impact & Youth Training: The partnership includes initiatives to train over 1 million Indian youth in AI, providing them with technology toolkits and resources to apply AI responsibly.

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Statements from Leaders

Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, said:
"India is already leading the way in AI adoption. Our partnership with Tata Group will build the infrastructure, skills, and local solutions to make AI accessible to millions across the country."

N. Chandrasekaran, Chairman of Tata Sons, added:
"This collaboration marks a significant step in India’s AI journey. Together with OpenAI, we aim to create scalable AI infrastructure, empower industries, and skill India’s youth for the AI era."

About TCS HyperVault

Established in 2025, HyperVault is TCS’ initiative to deliver secure, AI-ready, gigawatt-scale infrastructure. Powered by green energy, it provides high-density, liquid-cooled data centers with connectivity across major cloud regions. HyperVault underpins TCS’ commitment to AI-led enterprise transformation globally.

About Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)

Founded in 1968, TCS is a global leader in IT services and consulting, with over 55 countries served through 202 service delivery centers. TCS has a long history of technology innovation and sustainability initiatives, including sponsoring major international marathons and community programs. TCS aims to become the world’s largest AI-led technology services company.

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