India’s Data Centre Boom to Attract Up to $25 Billion by 2030

India’s data centre industry is witnessing rapid growth, with fresh investments expected to touch $20–25 billion over the next six years, according to a report by real estate consultancy Colliers. This projection builds on nearly $15 billion already invested in the sector since 2020, as demand for digital infrastructure continues to surge.

As of April 2025, India’s data centre capacity stands at 1,263 MW across seven major cities — Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Pune, and Kolkata. This capacity is projected to exceed 4,500 MW by 2030. The current real estate footprint of 15.9 million square feet is also expected to expand significantly, reaching approximately 55 million square feet in the same period.

The growth is being driven by factors such as increasing cloud adoption, artificial intelligence integration, and rising data localisation requirements. Colliers highlighted that investments so far have focused on acquiring land, constructing facilities, and developing robust infrastructure.

Jatin Shah, Chief Operating Officer of Colliers India, said India is fast becoming a global data centre hub, thanks to government support, skilled workforce availability, reliable power supply, and competitive land costs. He added that the market is expanding beyond large data centre campuses to include edge data centres, which offer lower latency, real-time data processing, and improved app performance.

With digitalisation continuing to transform industries, India’s data centre sector is poised to become one of the most attractive investment destinations in the Asia-Pacific region.

Source: Business Standard