Partnership · AI & Deep Tech
E2E Networks partners Nvidia to build AI factories
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- Date
- Company
- E2E Networks
- What it does
- AI cloud infrastructure provider
- Kind
- Partnership
- Based in
- Chennai
- Founded
- 2009
- Sector
- AI & Deep Tech
What they do
E2E Networks provides cloud computing and GPU infrastructure for Indian startups
What happened
Nvidia announced a strategic collaboration to build advanced AI factories on E2E's TIR cloud platform
Why it matters
The partnership is part of the government-backed IndiaAI Mission and will deploy Nvidia's Blackwell GPUs; e2E Networks' stock surged 20% after the announcement
The details
- Nvidia announced a strategic collaboration with E2E Networks at the India AI Impact Summit 2026.
- The partnership aims to build advanced AI factories in India.
- E2E Networks will build a Blackwell GPU cluster on its TIR cloud platform.
- The cluster will be hosted at the L&T Vyoma data centre in Chennai.
- The platform will deploy Nvidia HGX B200 systems with Nvidia Enterprise software and Nemotron open models.
- The partnership is part of the government-backed IndiaAI Mission.
- E2E Networks' stock surged 20% to Rs 3,034.40 on NSE on 18 February 2026.
The bigger picture
- Nvidia commands over 80% market share in the global AI accelerator segment.
- India is considered one of the most important hubs for AI innovation, according to Nvidia's South Asia MD.
- The partnership will accelerate sovereign AI in sectors like healthcare, finance, manufacturing, and agriculture.
- E2E Networks' stock has climbed ~1,760% in three years and ~6,455% over five years.
About the business
- E2E Networks was founded in 2009 as an affordable, contract-less cloud computing provider for Indian startups.
- It is positioned as India's first AI-First Hyperscaler and a leading IaaS provider focused on Cloud GPU capabilities.
- Core offerings include Advanced Cloud GPUs (V100, H100, H200, A100, L40S) and the TIR ML platform.
- It offers aggressive pricing with 100% human support and bills in INR.
- E2E Networks powered the early scaling of Zomato, CarDekho, and 1mg.
- In Q3 FY26, revenue jumped 68% YoY (conflict: Rs 70 crore or Rs 700 crore).
- Q3 FY26 EBITDA margin was 56.63%.
- Depreciation in Q3 FY26 was Rs 47.65 crore.
- In September 2025, E2E Networks received a Rs 177 crore order from MeitY to allocate H100/H200 GPUs to GNANI AI.
What happens next
- The AI compute will accelerate sovereign AI in healthcare, finance, manufacturing, agriculture, and agentic AI.
The deal
- Type
- partnership
Investors
- L&T (existing) — L&T announced a strategic investment in November 2024 to acquire up to 21% stake in E2E Networks via preferential equity and secondary purchases, with investment over Rs 1,400 crore. L&T remains a minority investor with protective rights, not in control.
Founders
- Tarun Dua, Managing Director & CEO, co-founder
- Mohamed Imran, CTO, co-founder
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- E2E Networks signs ₹1,000 crore deal for Nvidia Blackwell GPUs31 August 2026 · Launch · ₹1,000 crore
- E2E Networks posts first profit with strong revenue growth21 July 2026 · Results
- E2E Networks debuts on BSE mainboard via direct listing12 June 2026 · IPO
- E2E Networks launches sovereign cloud platform11 March 2025 · Launch
- E2E Networks raises ₹420.51 crore in strategic round21 August 2024 · Funding · ₹420.51 Cr
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