Adani Enterprises and Jabil sign non‑binding MoU for 50:50 AI and data‑center hardware joint venture in India

Adani Enterprises and U.S. manufacturer Jabil announced a non‑binding memorandum of understanding to create a 50:50 joint venture that will produce AI racks, servers, storage, networking, power and cooling equipment in India. The partnership targets a multi‑gigawatt manufacturing platform to serve domestic data‑center operators and export markets. The deal is contingent on definitive agreements, regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.

The venture would give Jabil a foothold in India's fast‑growing data‑center market and expand Adani's AI‑value‑chain, potentially boosting both companies' revenue streams once the JV is operational. Investors should watch for progress on approvals and any capital commitments that could affect future earnings.

  • 1The MoU was signed on 13 October 2026.
  • 2The joint venture will be owned equally by Adani Enterprises and Jabil (50:50).
  • 3The proposed venture will manufacture AI racks, servers, storage, networking, power distribution units, liquid‑cooling systems and transformers.
  • 4The JV aims to achieve multi‑gigawatt AI rack manufacturing capacity, supporting several gigawatts of computing power.
  • 5India’s data‑center capacity is projected to reach 5–8 GW by 2030.
  • 6The companies say the global market opportunity for AI and data‑center equipment exceeds $3 trillion over the next seven years.

Sources