India's Data Centre Capacity to Soar to 12 GW by 2030 Driven by AI and Digital Economy
India's operational data centre capacity is projected to increase more than five-fold, from 2.2 GW in 2025 to 12 GW by 2030, primarily fueled by rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), hyperscale cloud investments, and the expanding digital economy. AI-dedicated capacity is expected to reach 6,546 MW by 2030. Data centre electricity demand is forecast to grow significantly, reaching 191 terawatt-hours (TWh) by 2040. Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu currently dominate IT load, but future investments are expected to expand into emerging markets like A.P., Telangana, U.P., and Karnataka, attracting significant commitments from global hyperscalers and domestic operators.
Key Points
- India's data centre capacity is projected to increase over five-fold to 12 GW by 2030, driven by AI and hyperscale cloud investments.
- AI-dedicated capacity is expected to reach 6,546 MW by 2030, indicating a significant shift in infrastructure demand.
- Data centre electricity demand is forecast to grow substantially, reaching 191 TWh by 2040.
- While Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu currently lead in IT load, future investments are expanding to emerging markets like A.P., Telangana, U.P., and Karnataka.
- Global hyperscalers and domestic operators are making significant commitments, positioning India as a key market in Asia-Pacific.
Exam Facts
- India's data centre capacity is projected to reach 12 GW by 2030 from 2.2 GW in 2025.
- AI-dedicated capacity is expected to rise to 6,546 MW by 2030 from 275 MW in 2025.
- Data centre electricity demand is forecast to grow to 191 TWh by 2040 from 10 TWh in 2025.
- India's digital economy was valued at ₹32 lakh crore in 2025, accounting for about 12% of GDP.
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