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India's data centre capacity to double to 2,000 MW by 2026

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

India's data centre capacity to double to 2,000 MW by 2026

India's data centre capacity is projected to double to 2,000 MW by 2026. This growth is fueled by the country's shift towards becoming a developed market economy and an increase in 'green energy' solutions. The data centre industry is expected to experience a revenue growth of 32% between FY24 and FY26. Despite India generating about 20% of global data, its data centre capacity currently only accounts for 3%. However, the wave of digitization and the expansion of e-commerce, fintech platforms, online streaming, and gaming services in India are expected to drive a robust demand for data centres.

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India’s data centre capacity to nearly double by 2027, says ICRA

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YourStory · 5m ago

India’s data centre capacity to nearly double by 2027, says ICRA

India's data centre capacity is projected to nearly double, reaching 2,000-2,100 MW by March 2027, driven by increased data usage. Significant investments of Rs 2 lakh-2.3 lakh crore are planned, with new developments primarily in Mumbai, Chennai, and Hyderabad. Hyperscalers influence co-location services, leading to rental moderation as competition rises. The expansion is supported by AI, cloud, and 5G demands, although developers face longer payback periods and impacted returns due to increased competition.

India's data centre market to grow 21% to reach 3,400 MW by 2030

Economic Times

Economic Times · 7m ago

India's data centre market to grow 21% to reach 3,400 MW by 2030

India's data centre market is rapidly expanding, projected to grow at a CAGR of 21% to reach 3,400 MW IT capacity by 2030. The growth, driven by cloud computing, big data, IoT, AI, and digital transformation, saw 407 MW IT capacity absorbed in 2024, with 191 MW added. Major cities like Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Pune lead market absorption and land acquisitions for data centre expansion. Increasing 5G penetration also boosts demand for edge data centres in Tier-II and Tier-III cities.

AI to drive ~500 MW data centre growth in India over 4 Years: Avendus Report

YourStory

YourStory · 1y ago

AI to drive ~500 MW data centre growth in India over 4 Years: Avendus Report

India's data centre market has the potential to add 500 MW over the next four years, according to a report by Avendus Capital. The surge in demand is being driven by the increasing adoption of AI workloads, surpassing traditional cloud computing. The report also highlights the massive investment opportunity in India's data centre market, with an anticipated annual growth rate of about 26% over the next three years. Hyperscalers in India are increasingly choosing to construct and operate their own data centres based on their specific needs. Mumbai, Chennai, and Delhi are expected to contribute significantly to the new capacity.

Small-town edge: How 5G, OTT is driving demand for data centres beyond big cities

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Small-town edge: How 5G, OTT is driving demand for data centres beyond big cities

The rise in OTT video consumption, online gaming, and AI-based applications, fueled by the rollout of 5G in India, has led to the fast-tracking of expansion plans for data centre players. The capacity of the Indian data centre industry has more than doubled from 350 MW in 2019 to 778 MW in H1 2023, with significant growth expected to occur in tier-2 and tier-3 cities. Investment commitments of approximately $35 billion have been made in the Indian data centre industry, which is projected to reach a market size of $4.5 billion by 2025.

Princeton Digital Group to pump in $1 billion as part of India expansion for AI-ready data centres

Economic Times

Economic Times · 11m ago

Princeton Digital Group to pump in $1 billion as part of India expansion for AI-ready data centres

Data centre provider Princeton Digital Group (PDG) has announced plans to invest $1 billion in India as part of a $5 billion investment plan to establish 500 MW AI-ready data centres in Asia. This investment will increase PDG's total capacity in Mumbai and Chennai to 230 MW from the current 50 MW. PDG aims to support India's position as a global AI leader and enhance its hyperscale AI-ready infrastructure footprint in the country. The company also plans to expand its presence in Indonesia and Malaysia, in addition to India.

NHPC to raise ₹2,300 crore to fund its expansion | Mint

Livemint

Livemint · 11m ago

NHPC to raise ₹2,300 crore to fund its expansion | Mint

State-run hydropower company NHPC Ltd is planning to raise around ₹2,300 crore this fiscal year by securitizing the return on equity of its Dulhasti Power Station in Jammu and Kashmir. This exceeds the initial target of ₹2,000 crore and will help fuel the company's expansion plans. The move is part of the Indian government's national monetization pipeline. NHPC aims to double its power generation capacity to 14,561.20 MW by 2026-27. The securitization process is expected to be completed in October or November. NHPC had previously raised ₹2,046.94 crore through a similar securitization of its Kishanganga Power Station.

India’s data centre investments to exceed USD 100 bn by 2027: CBRE

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Livemint · 8m ago

India’s data centre investments to exceed USD 100 bn by 2027: CBRE

Investment commitments in India's data centre market are projected to exceed $100 billion by the end of 2027, driven by strong demand and expansion in the digital infrastructure sector. Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu are emerging as preferred destinations for investment. Mumbai remains the dominant market, followed by Chennai, Delhi-NCR, and Bengaluru. The country's data centre stock is expected to grow from 1,255 MW to around 1,600 MW by the end of the year, with Mumbai and Chennai leading in supply additions. Demand from various sectors, including technology, BFSI, fintech, and media, is expected to contribute to occupancy rates. India's generative AI sector is also anticipated to boost data centre demand.

Govt readying plan to ensure AI, data centres get enough power

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YourStory · 8m ago

Govt readying plan to ensure AI, data centres get enough power

India's government aims to strengthen the country's digital ecosystem by focusing on data centres and AI compute facilities. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) is looking to make the infrastructure more resilient and ensure sufficient power supply for data centres and AI applications. India's data centre operational capacity is projected to reach 2000-2100 MW by 2027, according to ICRA. The ministry is also exploring the possibility of incentivizing green power for these facilities. Globally, tech giants like Google, Microsoft, and Amazon are securing contracts for nuclear power supply to meet the growing power demands of data centres.

UP CM lays foundation of CEL-ESDS green data centre entailing Rs 1,000 crore investment - The Economic Times

Economic Times

Economic Times · 2m ago

UP CM lays foundation of CEL-ESDS green data centre entailing Rs 1,000 crore investment - The Economic Times

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath laid the foundation of the CEL-ESDS Green Data Centre, a first-of-its-kind initiative in India, with a 30 MW capacity. Located in Sahibabad, it involves a Rs 1,000 crore investment by Centre of Electronics and ESDS. The data centre aims for Tier 3 compliance, ensuring minimal downtime. The project represents a significant collaboration with the private sector, reflecting CEL’s potential for contributing to a developed India.

AdaniConneX In Talks To Raise $900-950 Mn In Offshore Loan To Expand Data Centres

Inc42 · 1y ago

AdaniConneX In Talks To Raise $900-950 Mn In Offshore Loan To Expand Data Centres

AdaniConneX, a joint venture between Adani Enterprises and EdgeConneX, is in discussions to secure a $900-950 million offshore loan from eight lenders including MUFG Bank, SMBC, and Standard Chartered Bank. The loan, structured over six years, will be used to expand their data centers in cities like Hyderabad, Chennai, Noida, and Pune to achieve a total capacity of 1 GW over the next decade. AdaniConneX had previously raised $213 million in 2020 to build two data centers with a combined capacity of 67 MW. India's data center capacity is predicted to increase from 870 MW to 1,700-1,800 MW by FY25.

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