Mumbai: In an exclusive conversation with tech entrepreneur Gaurav Tripathi, Sunil Gupta, Co-founder and CEO of Yotta Infrastructure, opened up about his journey from a small town in Haryana to becoming a pioneer in India’s digital infrastructure sector.
Known as the “Data Center Man of India,” Sunil is leading Yotta’s charge to transform India’s AI and startup ecosystem through powerful infrastructure and strategic support.
Fueling India’s AI Startups with 16,000+ GPUs
The company has emerged as a game-changer in India’s startup landscape by removing critical barriers to AI adoption—specifically the availability and cost of high-performance GPU infrastructure.
With one of the world’s largest GPU deployments—over 16,000 GPUs—Yotta has built cutting-edge data centers optimized for AI workloads, featuring liquid cooling and high-density compute capabilities.
“We realized the lack of GPU access was stalling India’s AI innovation,” said Sunil Gupta, CEO of Yotta. “So we invested heavily in creating a future-proof GPU cloud, purpose-built for startups, researchers, and deep tech ventures.”
Yotta Credit Programs and Partnerships to Empower Startups
To make advanced infrastructure accessible, Yotta offers startup-friendly initiatives such as:
- RUDRA: A credits program for Nvidia Inception Partners
- Shambho: A collaboration with NASSCOM and Telangana IT Mission
- AI Labs: Cloud GPU access for educational institutions and developers
These programs drastically reduce the financial barrier to entry for startups, enabling them to build, test, and scale AI applications without upfront infrastructure costs.
Aligning with India’s AI Mission
Yotta’s efforts align with the India AI Mission, providing subsidized access to GPU resources and supporting the government’s vision of positioning India as a global AI innovation hub.
Its integrated cloud and managed services platform offers orchestration tools that simplify model deployment, bridging the gap between cutting-edge research and real-world applications.
A Platform for ‘Made in India’ AI Innovation
By blending powerful infrastructure, collaborative programs, and technical mentorship, Yotta is helping build a self-reliant AI ecosystem. Its goal is not just to offer colocation but to empower startups with end-to-end support for AI development, reinforcing India’s position on the global technology map.
