ENA Sectors 2025-05-28 16:30:02 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>New Delhi, May 28 (KNN)</strong> India's data centre sector is poised for significant growth, with projections indicating an investment influx of USD 20 25 billion over the next six years. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">This expansion aims to bolster the country's digital infrastructure, catering to the escalating demand for data storage and processing capabilities.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Currently, India's data centre capacity stands at approximately 950 megawatts (MW), with expectations to double to around 1,800 MW by 2026.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">This growth trajectory is fuelled by increasing digitisation, data localisation mandates, and the proliferation of cloud services. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Notably, Mumbai and Chennai have emerged as leading data centre hubs, collectively accounting for nearly two-thirds of the nation's total capacity. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Mumbai leads with 41 per cent, followed by Chennai at 23 per cent, and the Delhi National Capital Region (NCR) at 14 per cent.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The surge in data consumption, driven by widespread smartphone usage, e-commerce expansion, and the adoption of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, necessitates robust data infrastructure. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Recognising this, both domestic and international players are channeling substantial investments into the sector. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">For instance, global tech giants such as Amazon Web Services, Microsoft, and Google are collectively investing over USD 2 billion to expand their data centre footprints in India .</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Government initiatives, including the Digital India program and data localisation policies, further incentives the development of data centres. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">These measures aim to enhance data security, promote local data storage, and attract foreign investment. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Additionally, the shift towards edge data centres in Tier II and III cities is expected to improve service delivery by reducing latency and catering to regional data needs.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">As India continues its digital transformation journey, the data centre sector's expansion is pivotal in supporting the nation's growing digital economy and ensuring seamless access to digital services across the country.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px"><em><strong>(KNN Bureau)</strong></em></span></p> 42245 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/sectors/india-set-to-attract-up-to-25-billion-for-data-centre-expansion 2025-05-28 16:30:02 knnindia.co.in