Essar Group company Black Box, a global digital infrastructure integrator, has allocated approximately ₹100 crore to expand its operations in India, aiming to more than double its business in the country over the next few years. A significant portion of this investment—around 25% of the company’s recent ₹410 crore capital raise—will be directed toward enhancing its Center of Excellence in Bengaluru. The facility is expected to double its workforce to approximately 1,000 employees within the next year. Black Box currently employs about 3,000 people globally.
“India’s digital infrastructure is being fundamentally restructured. The next four to five years will be a critical period for us as we aim to play a central role in this transformation,” said Sanjeev Verma, Whole-Time Director at Black Box.
India’s current data center capacity stands at 800–900 megawatts, roughly comparable to a single hyperscale facility in the United States. Black Box views this as a significant long-term growth opportunity. Despite having four times the U.S. population, India’s digital infrastructure remains in an early stage of development. This is expected to change rapidly over the next three to four years, Verma noted.
Although Black Box operates in 35 countries and derives a large portion of its revenue from the United States, the company identifies India as a key strategic market. Leveraging its global experience with hyperscale clients, the company aims to establish a strong presence in India’s rapidly evolving digital infrastructure sector, particularly as adoption of artificial intelligence and cloud technologies accelerates.
The company’s expansion strategy is focused on critical sectors such as transportation, logistics, airports, and public enterprises, where AI is increasingly being used to enhance operational efficiency and service quality. As part of this broader strategy, Black Box has secured a five-year cybersecurity contract valued at approximately ₹100 crore with one of India’s largest municipal corporations. The agreement includes digital security services for 20,000 public sector employees.
“Growing AI adoption is fueling demand for secure, scalable digital infrastructure. This creates a clear and expanding growth trajectory for companies equipped to deliver comprehensive digital solutions,” Verma added.
Black Box is a global provider of digital infrastructure solutions, specializing in network and systems integration, managed services, and advanced technology products. The company supports a broad spectrum of industries, including financial services, technology, healthcare, retail, public sector, and manufacturing, with operations spanning the United States, Europe, India, Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and Latin America.
With a workforce of approximately 3,600 professionals and strategic alliances with leading technology providers, Black Box delivers comprehensive solutions in areas such as network integration, digital connectivity, data center infrastructure, workplace modernization, and cybersecurity. Its diverse portfolio of technology products includes advanced offerings in audiovisual systems, IoT, KVM solutions, networking, infrastructure components, and cabling, designed to enhance operational efficiency and enable digital transformation for global enterprises.
