Tata AI City plan in Lucknow targets massive TCS expansion

Summary

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath and Tata Sons chairman N. Chandrasekaran have revived and fleshed out plans for an “AI City” on the outskirts of Lucknow, pitching it as a global hub for artificial intelligence and a jobs engine for the state. The concept envisions a dense ecosystem of GPU data centers, AI innovation labs and startups that would plug into the state’s broader Vision 2047 strategy; officials say it should generate thousands of future-tech jobs and deepen the local startup scene. As part of the talks, Tata Consultancy Services proposed expanding headcount at its Lucknow and Noida centers from 16,000 to 30,000, while also exploring new investments in electronics, mobile manufacturing, power and EVs. The meeting highlights how India’s largest conglomerates and state governments are increasingly treating AI infrastructure as a core piece of regional economic policy, blending classic industrial projects like power plants with digital bets such as AI cities and centers of excellence.([hindustantimes.com](https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/lucknow-news/yogi-and-tata-sons-chairman-discuss-ai-city-plan-investment-avenues-101765827506723.html))