APAC data centre capacity is projected to grow 2.7x by 2030, requiring over US$280 billion in capital expenditure, with India expected to account for nearly US$29.9 billion in development capital.
India's data centre sector continues to witness strong growth momentum, driven by hyperscale cloud adoption, artificial intelligence (AI) deployments and enterprise digital transformation. According to Cushman & Wakefield's India Data Centre H1 2026 Update, the country's top seven data centre markets added 178 MW of new capacity during H1 2026, taking total operational capacity to 1,789 MW as of H1 2026.
The market is expected to receive another 3,860 MW of supply by 2030, comprising 509 MW under construction and 3,351 MW in the planning stage, underscoring strong long-term confidence in the country's digital infrastructure growth story.
The sector's footprint now spans 147 data centres operated by 33 providers across the country's leading markets, reflecting the increasing scale and maturity of India's digital infrastructure ecosystem. Despite continued supply additions, colocation vacancy stood at 14.9% as of H1 2026, indicating the market's ability to absorb new capacity while supporting future expansion.
India's expansion is occurring against the backdrop of a broader transformation across the Asia Pacific region. According to Cushman & Wakefield's 2026 Asia Pacific Data Centre Investment Landscape report, total data centre capacity is projected to increase by 2.7x in total capacity by 2030, outpacing the Americas (2.6x) and EMEA (2.3x), driven by 26,455 megawatts (MW) in its development pipeline against 15,135 MW of current operational capacity, reinforcing the region's position as one of the world's fastest-growing digital infrastructure markets.
The report further estimates that APAC's data centre sector will require more than US$280 billion in capital expenditure through 2030, supporting operational asset values expected to exceed US$950 billion by the end of the decade. Nearly 77% of APAC's projected capital expenditure through 2030 is expected to be deployed across Japan, Malaysia, Australia, India and Indonesia, representing approximately US$215 billion in investment opportunities.
Within this rapidly expanding regional ecosystem, India is projected to require US$29.9 billion in development capital through 2030, ranking among APAC's largest data centre investment markets. India also remains one of the region's most underpenetrated digital infrastructure markets, with approximately 825,333 people per MW of operational capacity, indicating substantial headroom for future expansion.
Growth Broadens Beyond Mumbai as Multiple Data Centre Hubs Expand Capacity
Mumbai continues to anchor India's data centre ecosystem with 890 MW of operational capacity and the country's largest upcoming supply pipeline of 1,726 MW, supported by strong digital infrastructure, power availability and extensive connectivity.
While Mumbai remains the anchor market, data centre development activity is becoming increasingly distributed across other major hubs. Hyderabad is developing into a major destination with 151 MW of operational capacity and 710 MW of upcoming supply, driven by hyperscaler investments and growing AI-enabled infrastructure requirements.
Chennai, a leading data centre market in India and a key secondary market in APAC, has 214 MW of operational capacity and 368 MW of upcoming supply, supported by strong subsea connectivity and continued operator interest. Delhi NCR has 183 MW of operational capacity and 387 MW of future supply, benefiting from cloud adoption, public sector digital initiatives and rising demand for AI-enabled infrastructure.
Pune, with 133 MW of operational capacity and 258 MW of upcoming supply, continues to benefit from growing hyperscaler activity and competitively priced development-ready land availability. Bengaluru has 162 MW of operational capacity and 100 MW of future supply, supported by ongoing infrastructure expansion initiatives, while Kolkata has 22 MW of operational capacity and 84 MW of upcoming supply, reflecting increasing operator activity in eastern India.
Gautam Saraf, Executive Managing Director, Mumbai & New Business, Cushman & Wakefield, said
“India's data centre ecosystem is expanding in both scale and depth. We are seeing capacity creation supported by a broader mix of operators, occupiers and locations, creating a stronger foundation for long-term growth. With nearly 3.9 GW of additional capacity expected across the country's leading markets by 2030, this deeper ecosystem will be critical in supporting the next phase of cloud adoption, AI deployment and data-driven growth across the economy. The significance of India's data centre market today lies not just in the scale of capacity being added, but in the confidence that this level of investment reflects. With India expected to account for a meaningful share of Asia Pacific's future data centre capital deployment, the market is increasingly becoming a strategic part of the region's digital infrastructure growth story”
