India’s growing data-centre investments are projected to contribute 0.13 per cent to GDP by 2030, Moody’s Ratings said. The sector’s broader economic impact will depend on supplier localisation, cloud adoption, digital-services exports and ecosystem development
Mumbai has entered the world's top 15 data centre markets by operational capacity, while Hyderabad has emerged as one of the fastest-growing hubs, according to Knight Frank. The report highlights India's expanding digital infrastructure, driven by cloud adoption, AI and sustained investments.
India's proposed data centre pipeline could generate nearly 4.33 lakh ecosystem jobs and create demand for 195 million square feet of residential space by 2030. The report says infrastructure investments around data centres will drive housing, commercial growth and urban expansion
India’s data centre capacity is projected to exceed 3 GW by 2028, driven by hyperscalers, AI workloads, and strong digital growth, according to CBRE. India’s low development bottlenecks and rising investments have positioned it among APAC’s top-tier data centre markets
