Overview
- India’s operational data centre stock reached about 1.53 GW by September 2025, according to CBRE.
- Roughly 260 MW of new capacity was added in the first nine months of 2025.
- The market is highly concentrated, with Mumbai at 53% of capacity, followed by Chennai at 20%, Delhi-NCR at 10% and Bengaluru at 7%.
- Investment commitments have totaled nearly USD 94 billion since 2019, including about USD 30 billion pledged in January–September 2025, with Telangana, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu leading new projects.
- Mumbai’s dominance reflects proximity to internet exchange points and submarine cable landings, while India offers cost advantages and a large AI talent base that CBRE expects to grow.