- Maximum benefit
- Core data centres: 10% of CAPEX (up to ₹1 Crore per MW) + 30% of OPEX for 5 years (up to ₹4 Crore/yr); hyperscale 20% / 50%
- Who can apply
- Micro, Small, Medium enterprises, for specific activities only
- Status
- Open; current term ends 26 May 2031
Is Data Centre Policy 2026 open? Key facts at a glance
Data Centre Policy 2026 (Haryana): Core data centres: 10% of CAPEX (up to ₹1 Crore per MW) + 30% of OPEX for 5 years (up to ₹4 Crore/yr); hyperscale 20% / 50%.
Last verified: 17 Oct 2026. How we check our information
| Status | Open |
|---|---|
| Level | Haryana State scheme |
| Type of benefit | CAPEX Support + OPEX Support + Employment Subsidy |
| Maximum benefit | Core data centres: 10% of CAPEX (up to ₹1 Crore per MW) + 30% of OPEX for 5 years (up to ₹4 Crore/yr); hyperscale 20% / 50% |
| Project cost range | Data centres of 1 MW contracted power or more |
| Who can apply | Micro, Small, Medium enterprises (Service). Only for: Only non-captive data centres with at least 1 MW of contracted power (core: over 1 MW up to 10 MW; hyperscale: over 10 MW). Edge data centres below 1 MW are left to the Progressive MSME policy, captive data centres are excluded, and the park support is for park developers only. |
| Implementing agency | Department of Industries & Commerce, Haryana |
| Where to apply | Invest Haryana (HEPC) portal |
| Official notification | Read the notification (PDF) · notified 27 May 2026 |
| Current term ends | 26 May 2031 |
| Last verified | 17 Oct 2026 · How we check |
What is Data Centre Policy 2026?
Notified on 27 May 2026 (Haryana Govt. Gazette Extraordinary No. 81-2026/Ext, notification No. 20/12/2026-4IB-1) for five years. Data centres are classed by contracted power: hyperscale (over 10 MW), core (over 1 MW up to 10 MW) and edge (300 kW up to 1 MW).
Only data centre units of at least 1 MW and data centre parks of at least 20 MW that start commercial operations during the policy period are eligible; captive data centres are excluded whatever their size, and units that started between 7 July 2022 and the notification claim under the Haryana State Data Centre Policy 2022.
The application must be made before commercial operations start. Existing units qualify for one expansion at the same location with additional FCI of at least 50% of current FCI (or 25% with at least ₹125 Crore, or above the Mega threshold).
CAPEX Support: hyperscale data centres 20% of eligible capital expenditure up to ₹25 Crore per unit; core data centres 10% up to ₹1 Crore per MW; paid in ten annual instalments.
Eligible CAPEX covers building, infrastructure, power backup, machinery, equipment, hardware and software, captive renewable energy of at least 100 kW, ETP/waste management, DSIR/CSIR-recognised R&D facilities, stamp duty, external development charges, cooling technology and green building certification.
OPEX Support for five years: hyperscale 50% of eligible operating expenditure up to ₹8 Crore a year; core 30% up to ₹4 Crore a year — covering Net SGST, wheeling and transmission charges for energy brought in from outside the State, electricity duty, and global data centre certifications.
Edge data centres get their capital and operating support under the Haryana Progressive MSME & Export Promotion Policy 2026 instead.
Employment subsidy for ten years: for a unit whose workforce is at least 15% Haryana local employees, 100% + 20% × (local share − 15%) of the average gross monthly salary per local employee a year, up to ₹1 lakh (120% + the same top-up, up to ₹1.2 lakh, for women, SC, Divyang, Agniveer and ex-servicemen employees, who also get 120% when the local share is below 15%), with a minimum of ₹48,000 a year where the salary is below ₹48,000 a month; plus 100% of employer and employee EPF for HKRN recruits for five years (up to ₹25,000 per employee a year each).
Data centre park developers (not units) get 20% of eligible capital expenditure up to ₹15 Crore, released in four tranches tied to licence and occupancy, and 5% interest subsidy on term loans for five years up to ₹5 Crore a year.
Non-fiscal support includes relaxed building norms (FAR 500%, ground coverage 60%), dual-grid power, essential-service status and approvals within 10 to 15 working days.
Units claiming under this policy cannot claim for the same project under any other Haryana policy, and vice versa, except the Progressive MSME policy for heads not covered here (clause 6.7) — so a data centre cannot take both this policy and the IT & AI Policy 2026; total incentives with Central assistance are capped at 100% of FCI.
Official notification (PDF) · notified 27 May 2026
What are the key benefits of Data Centre Policy 2026?
- CAPEX Support: hyperscale data centres (over 10 MW) 20% of eligible capital expenditure up to ₹25 crore; core data centres (over 1 MW up to 10 MW) 10% up to ₹1 crore per MW; paid in ten annual instalments.
- OPEX Support for five years: hyperscale 50% up to ₹8 crore a year; core 30% up to ₹4 crore a year (Net SGST, wheeling and transmission charges, electricity duty, data centre certifications).
- Employment subsidy for Haryana local employees for ten years (up to ₹1 lakh, or ₹1.2 lakh for women, SC, Divyang, Agniveer and ex-servicemen employees, per employee a year; at least ₹48,000) and HKRN EPF reimbursement for five years.
- Park developers (20 MW or more): 20% of eligible capital expenditure up to ₹15 crore and 5% interest subsidy for five years up to ₹5 crore a year.
What could a unit get under Data Centre Policy 2026?
The ceiling the scheme sets. What a particular unit receives depends on its project cost, location and the conditions on this page, so no rupee figure is worked out here.
Up to the scheme’s limits: Core data centres: 10% of CAPEX (up to ₹1 Crore per MW) + 30% of OPEX for 5 years (up to ₹4 Crore/yr); hyperscale 20% / 50%
Illustrative only: this is the scheme’s maximum, not an estimate for your unit. Source: Haryana Data Centre Policy 2026 — Haryana Govt. Gazette (Extra.) No. 81-2026/Ext, 27 May 2026 (notification No. 20/12/2026-4IB-1).
Who can apply for Data Centre Policy 2026?
- Non-captive data centres with at least 1 MW of contracted power dedicated to data centre operations, starting commercial operations during the policy period.
- Edge data centres (300 kW up to 1 MW) are supported under the Haryana Progressive MSME & Export Promotion Policy 2026, not here.
- Units that started between 7 July 2022 and 27 May 2026 claim under the Haryana State Data Centre Policy 2022.
- The application must reach the Department before commercial operations start; existing units qualify once for an expansion at the same location.
Eligible business types
MSME categories covered
Eligible industries
How do I apply for Data Centre Policy 2026?
- Apply on the Invest Haryana (HEPC) portal before commercial production or operations begin — the policy does not accept applications afterwards.
- After commencement, claim each instalment or year of support with the supporting expenditure records.
- The policy said its schemes and operational guidelines would be notified within three months of notification (by late August 2026). None had been published on the Department's website when last checked on 20 October 2026, so confirm the application form and documents with the Department of Industries & Commerce. The policy says an application consistent with it is not barred because a scheme has not been notified.
Apply at: Invest Haryana (HEPC) portal
Which documents are needed for Data Centre Policy 2026?
- Application to the Department before commencement of commercial operations
- Detailed Project Report with contracted power capacity
- Power connection agreement showing at least 1 MW dedicated to data centre operations
- CA-certified eligible capital expenditure
- Land or lease documents and CLU
- GSTIN and GST returns (for the OPEX claim)
- ESI/PF records and Parivar Pehchan Patra of local employees (employment subsidy)
Can Data Centre Policy 2026 be combined with other schemes?
This scheme can be combined with the following for higher total benefits:
Why are Data Centre Policy 2026 applications rejected?
- Captive data centre (serving only its own group)
- Contracted power below 1 MW (edge data centres claim under the MSME policy)
- Operations started before the policy was notified (the 2022 policy applies)
- Application filed after commencement of commercial operations
- Same project also claimed under another Haryana policy
Subsidy Setu's DPR preparation process addresses all common rejection points before filing.
Frequently asked questions about Data Centre Policy 2026
- Is Data Centre Policy 2026 open?
- Yes. The current term runs until 26 May 2031. Status last verified: 17 Oct 2026.
- Who can apply for Data Centre Policy 2026?
- Micro, Small, Medium enterprises (Service). Only for: Only non-captive data centres with at least 1 MW of contracted power (core: over 1 MW up to 10 MW; hyperscale: over 10 MW). Edge data centres below 1 MW are left to the Progressive MSME policy, captive data centres are excluded, and the park support is for park developers only.
- What is the maximum benefit under Data Centre Policy 2026?
- Core data centres: 10% of CAPEX (up to ₹1 Crore per MW) + 30% of OPEX for 5 years (up to ₹4 Crore/yr); hyperscale 20% / 50%.
- How do I apply for Data Centre Policy 2026?
- 1. Apply on the Invest Haryana (HEPC) portal before commercial production or operations begin — the policy does not accept applications afterwards. 2. After commencement, claim each instalment or year of support with the supporting expenditure records. 3. The policy said its schemes and operational guidelines would be notified within three months of notification (by late August 2026). None had been published on the Department's website when last checked on 20 October 2026, so confirm the application form and documents with the Department of Industries & Commerce. The policy says an application consistent with it is not barred because a scheme has not been notified. Apply at: Invest Haryana (HEPC) portal.
- Until when can I apply for Data Centre Policy 2026?
- The current term runs until 26 May 2031. Projects must usually be registered or commence within the term; check the cut-off before you rely on it.
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