India, March 17 -- NTT Data is accelerating its JPY 8 trillion (USD 59 billion) global investment drive with a significant focus on India's digital infrastructure, spanning submarine cables, AI innovation, and data centre expansion. The Japanese technology major announced plans to commission the Malaysia, India, Singapore Transit (MIST) submarine cable system by June 2025, alongside new AI-driven initiatives and next-generation networking solutions.

The company's 8,100-kilometre-long MIST submarine cable system, capable of handling over 200 terabits per second (Tbps), will provide direct connectivity between India, Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand.

The cable, which was connected to Mumbai in February 2023 and Chennai in May 2023, stren...