Essar Group-backed Black Box, a global digital infrastructure integrator, has committed Rs 100 crore to ramp up its presence in India, aiming to more than double its domestic business in the coming years.

This investment forms a significant portion of the Rs 410 crore the company recently raised and will primarily enhance its Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru. The firm plans to double its Indian workforce from 500 to about 1,000 employees within a year. Black Box currently employs 3,000 people globally. The company views India's nascent data centre landscape, estimated at just 800–900 MW, comparable to a single hyperscaler in the US - as a long-term growth opportunity.

Black Box operates in 35 countries, and most of its business comes from the US. India, however, is emerging as one of its most strategically important markets. The firm aims to apply its experience with global hyperscale clients to Indian markets, positioning itself to lead as AI and cloud adoption accelerate. Its growth strategy will focus on sectors such as transportation, logistics, airports, and public sector enterprises, all of which are turning to artificial intelligence for operational efficiency.

In a recent win, Black Box secured a Rs 100 crore, five-year cybersecurity contract with one of India’s largest municipal corporations, covering digital security for 20,000 public sector employees.