Summary:
The data centre sector in India is rapidly developing, driven by AI integration, cloud adoption, and the rollout of 5G. This surge in transformative technologies is creating significant demand for scalable, secure infrastructure. JLL India predicts a 66% increase in capacity by 2026, with a US$ 4 billion investment and 7.3 million square feet of space added. The sector is expected to add 604 MW of capacity by 2026, positioning India as a leader in AI and digital infrastructure.
Navi Mumbai is emerging as a key data centre hub, with demand expected to exceed 800 MW in the coming years. Data centres are vital to sectors like cloud computing, e-commerce, digital payments, and AI. Notable investments include Colt DCS and RMZ’s US$ 1.7 billion partnership, as well as Princeton Digital Group’s collaboration with Mindspace Business Parks REIT to develop India’s largest data centre campus. This expansion is expected to drive job creation and foster innovation.
Source: IBEF
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