India’s Data Centre Footprint May Cross 101 Million Sq Ft by 2030
NEW DELHI, August 31, 2026: India’s data centre footprint could grow to more than 101 million sq ft by 2030, up from nearly 27 million sq ft across 164 data centres in H1 2026, according to a report by Anarock Capital.
The sector is also attracting investment commitments of more than $300 billion, driven by artificial intelligence, cloud adoption, digital payments and rising data consumption.
Data Centre Capacity Could Cross 6.7 GW
India’s operational data centre capacity has crossed 1.8 GW as of H1 2026. The development pipeline could take total capacity beyond 6.7 GW by 2030, representing more than a threefold increase.
The expansion will require significant investment in land, power infrastructure, cooling systems, fibre connectivity and renewable energy.
AI Expected to Drive Future Demand
Anarock Capital expects AI workloads to account for around 70% of data centre demand by 2030.
AI applications require substantially higher computing power, storage and energy than conventional digital services, increasing the demand for specialised and power-intensive facilities.
Mumbai Remains the Largest Data Centre Hub
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) continues to lead India's data centre market, with 54 operational facilities and 812 MW of IT capacity, accounting for about half of the country's market.
Chennai follows with 25 data centres and 298 MW capacity, while Delhi-NCR and Bengaluru have 18 centres each.
Hyderabad has 12 operational data centres with 178 MW of IT capacity.
Land and Power to Shape New Development
The next wave of data centre construction is expected to concentrate in locations offering reliable power, suitable land, high-speed connectivity and access to renewable energy.
The sector's growth could also create demand for commercial land, engineering and construction services, industrial infrastructure and specialised real estate.
Why It Matters for Real Estate
Data centres are becoming an important new segment of India's commercial real estate market. Their expansion can increase demand for large land parcels and infrastructure-ready locations while encouraging investment in power, connectivity and industrial corridors.
For cities such as Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru, Chennai and Hyderabad, continued data centre expansion could influence future land-use patterns and commercial property development.