Building The AI Superhighway For Hyperscalers, Neoscalers & Enterprises: Tata Communications
CNBC-TV18 · 26 Oct 2026 · 7 min
Management interview of Tata Communications Ltd (TATACOMM), with 2 key numbers discussed.
- Rupesh Chokshi, Chief Product and Technology Officer & Executive VP, Tata Communications
Tata Communications is developing an AI superhighway with a 10,000 km fiber network planned across a 3 to 5-year timeline. Chief Product and Technology Officer Rupesh Chokshi stated that initial revenue contributions are expected starting FY28 to FY29. Management expects typical ROI on such infrastructure investments to be around 16% to 20%, noting the projects carry durable, long-term contracts and margin-accretive economics. Funding is anticipated through internal generation without disturbing the company's medium-term leverage targets.