Sify Infinit Spaces inaugurated an AI-ready data centre campus in Siruseri, Chennai, on 17 April 2025. The facility serves AI workloads and digital enterprises with scalable infrastructure and high-performance computing.

Investment and expansion: Cumulative investment crossed Rs 10,000 crore from initial Rs 2,500 crore commitment. Plans to invest Rs 13,000 crore more by 2027. Single tower developed with Rs 1,882 crore investment; three towers planned total.

Capacity and features: 130 MW eventual capacity. First data centre in India with NVIDIA DGX-Ready certification, built ground-up for next-generation AI workloads. Only data centre in India with on-site open cable landing station for enhanced global connectivity and network performance.

Employment: Expected to generate 10,000 jobs (direct and indirect) as facility ramps up.

Sustainability: Aspires to power entirely with renewable energy and use sustainable building management practices.

Governance: Inaugurated in presence of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, state minister for micro, small and medium enterprises TM Anbarasan, and industries minister TRB Rajaa.

Chennai’s IT employment is concentrated along Old Mahabalipuram Road (OMR), from Perungudi to Siruseri, and the emerging Ambattur–Padi corridor. OMR has the city’s largest share of quality residential supply. Hotspots include Perungudi and Sholinganallur (inner OMR); Kelambakkam and Siruseri (outer OMR, near Siruseri IT Park and Mahindra World City); Guduvanchery and Tambaram; Porur and Valasaravakkam; and Perambur and Kolathur, which benefit from the Metro Phase 2 spine. Guduvanchery and Tambaram have suburban rail connectivity and planned metro extensions.

Indicative prices for new 3 BHK flats in 2026:

• Perungudi and Sholinganallur: ₹1.3–2 crore
• Kelambakkam and Siruseri: ₹85 lakh–₹1.4 crore
• Porur: ₹90 lakh–₹1.5 crore
• Guduvanchery and Tambaram: ₹70 lakh–₹1.1 crore
• Perambur and Kolathur: ₹65 lakh–₹1 crore

Premium offerings include 1,300–1,800 sq ft carpet areas, clubhouses, smart-home systems, landscaped podiums and EV charging. Buyers are advised to check TNRERA registration and disclosed carpet areas, the developer’s possession record, land title and building approvals. Developers named include Casagrand, Puravankara, TVS Emerald, Shriram Properties and Mahindra Lifespaces; Mahindra Lifespaces is described as emphasizing Net Zero energy certification and biophilic design.

Chennai recorded 9,198 residential sales in H1 2026, up 3% year-on-year, and average prices increased 5% to ₹7,555 per sq ft, according to Knight Frank India. Homes priced ₹50 lakh–₹1 crore accounted for 47% of sales. Demand is supported by Metro Phase II, the Pallavaram–Thoraipakkam Radial Road, airport connectivity, and industrial growth in Oragadam and SIPCOT Siruseri. Developers expanding across Chennai include Brigade Group, Casagrand, Urbanrise, Doshi Housing, DRA Homes, House of Hiranandani, TVS Emerald, Prestige Group, Radiance Realty, Puravankara, DAC Developers, Jones Foundations and Appaswamy Real Estates.

• Sholinganallur, Thoraipakkam, Perungudi and Karapakkam: indicative prices ₹7,000–10,000 per sq ft; rents rose 8–10%. Projects include Brigade Altius, Casagrand First City, Urbanrise Whispers of Sky, Doshi Risington and DRA iHeart.
• Navalur, Siruseri, Kelambakkam and Padur: prices ₹5,000–7,500 per sq ft, 25–40% below areas farther north on OMR. Projects include House of Hiranandani Upscale, TVS Emerald Verde Vista, Urbanrise Revolution One, Casagrand Southbrooke and Casagrand Sun City.
• Pallavaram and the GST Road–Radial Road belt: prices ₹7,000–9,000 per sq ft. Prestige Pallavaram Gardens spans about 21.8 acres and 2,000-plus homes, with possession around 2029; TVS Emerald LightHouse, Casagrand Casamia (about 22 acres, 1,300-plus homes), Casagrand Reva and Radiance Realty projects are also listed.

Floor premiums vary by locality and rise with floor level. The article flags congestion, water supply, aircraft noise, construction, longer commutes and resale liquidity as considerations.

Casagrand Jarvis is a residential community launched in Siruseri, Chennai's IT corridor. Prices range from Rs 45 lakh to Rs 1 crore.