New Delhi, June 3
Mumbai ranks sixth globally in data centre under-construction capacity, surpassing global hubs like London and Dublin while demonstrating the city’s rapidly growing status as a data centre hub, a report showed on Tuesday.
Mumbai is emerging as a significant contributor to capacity expansion in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.
The report by Cushman & Wakefield said that Mumbai ranks as the seventh most established data centre market in the APAC region.
At the end of 2024, the city had 335 MW of data centre capacity under construction, which, once completed, will expand its operational capacity by 62 per cent.
“India’s data centre landscape is undergoing a strategic shift. Mumbai has firmly positioned itself among the top global markets, while Pune is emerging as a key data centre hub in the APAC region. India’s data center sector has attracted prominent international operators and investors, even as domestic players continue to expand capacity,” said Gautam Saraf, Executive Managing Director–Mumbai and New Business, India, Cushman & Wakefield.
This dual momentum — global confidence and local commitment — underscores the country’s readiness to scale sustainably.
“The next few years will see India add over 2.7 GW of capacity across under-construction and planned projects, reinforcing its position as a future-ready digital infrastructure powerhouse,” he mentioned.