India’s data centre sector is undergoing an unparalleled expansion, driven by a host of factors. The government’s Digital India initiative, the proliferation of cloud computing, the explosion of data consumption, and the growing application of AI have all catalysed this remarkable growth.
According to industry projections, India’s data centre market is expected to grow annually at a staggering rate of 25 per cent–28 per cent over the next few years. This makes it one of the fastest-growing markets in the Asia-Pacific region, attracting both domestic and global investments.
Tech giants are betting big on this sector. In October 2024, Microsoft announced a $3 billion investment to enhance its AI and cloud services in India, including the construction of advanced data centres. Reliance Industries is also stepping up, planning to develop a gigawatt-scale AI data centre in Jamnagar, Gujarat. Meanwhile,....
