Mumbai is set to remain a key driver of India’s data centre expansion, accounting for 35% of the country’s 4.4 GW data centre supply pipeline expected through 2029, according to a JLL report.
India’s total data centre capacity is projected to rise from 1.6 GW in June 2026 to 6 GW by 2029, supported by growing Artificial Intelligence (AI) workloads, cloud adoption and digital services. The expansion is expected to attract nearly USD 110 billion in investment, highlighting the growing importance of digital infrastructure.
For Mumbai, the 35% share translates into around 1.54 GW of upcoming capacity, the largest among India’s major data centre markets. Hyderabad is expected to account for 24% of the pipeline, followed by Visakhapatnam at 14% and Chennai at 9%.
The report said India’s data centre growth is also drawing increased interest from global hyperscalers, with nearly 30% of new capacity expected to come through self-build projects.
Mumbai’s established connectivity, enterprise demand and infrastructure ecosystem are expected to support its position as a leading data centre market as AI-driven demand accelerates.
Overall, the planned expansion is expected to boost demand for land, power and supporting infrastructure, strengthening Mumbai’s role in India’s digital infrastructure landscape.
Source: Hindustan Times
