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AIRTRUNK ACQUIRES LUMINA CLOUDINFRA FOR INDIA EXPANSION

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MON, APR 20, 2026

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AirTrunk, the Blackstone-backed data center operator, is acquiring Lumina CloudInfra to strengthen its presence in India's growing cloud infrastructure market.

The acquisition marks AirTrunk's latest move to expand its footprint across Asia-Pacific. Lumina CloudInfra operates data centers in India, a market experiencing rapid demand for cloud services and digital infrastructure. AirTrunk, founded in 2015, operates hyperscale data centers across Australia, Japan, and Singapore. The company has secured significant backing from Blackstone and other investors to fund its regional expansion. India's data center sector has attracted major global players as local businesses and multinational corporations increase cloud adoption. The country's digital economy continues to expand, driving infrastructure investment. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. The deal is expected to close subject to customary closing conditions. This acquisition follows AirTrunk's broader strategy of building critical infrastructure to support cloud computing and AI workloads across the region.

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