India’s Data Centre Capacity Set for 5x Jump by 2030
What Happened
India's installed data-centre power capacity has surged from about 375 MW in 2020 to 1.57 GW in August 2026 and is projected to reach nearly 8 GW by 2030. The growth is being driven by rising demand from digital services, cloud computing, e-governance, digital payments and AI applications. The sector currently has around $70 billion of investments underway, with another $90 billion in announced projects.
Key Takeaways
The rapid expansion highlights the growing importance of data centres as the backbone of India's digital economy. While the boom is expected to strengthen digital infrastructure and support AI adoption, it will also increase demand for electricity, prompting a greater focus on energy-efficient and sustainable operations.