India’s data centre sector is entering a period of accelerated growth, driven by the rapid adoption of cloud computing, artificial intelligence, digital services and data-intensive applications. As digital infrastructure becomes increasingly critical to economic growth and technological innovation, the country is well positioned to emerge as a leading global hub for data centre investment and development.
Jointly developed by Cushman & Wakefield and Invest India, this report examines the scale of India’s data centre opportunity and its potential impact on investment, infrastructure development and the wider economy. The report highlights how India’s operational data centre capacity could expand significantly by 2030, supported by a strong development pipeline, growing AI-driven demand and substantial capital commitments from domestic and international investors.
Beyond capacity growth, the report explores the broader economic opportunities emerging across construction, engineering, power systems, cooling technologies, connectivity and digital infrastructure supply chains. It also examines the role of policy support, renewable energy availability, investment facilitation and competitive construction costs in strengthening India’s attractiveness as a data centre destination.
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