India's Digital Renaissance: Unveiling the Future of Data Centres

India's data centre capacity is forecasted to double by 2027, with the potential to increase fivefold by 2030, reveals a report from Macquarie Equity Research. The nation currently harbors 1.4 GW of operational data centre capacity, with another 1.4 GW under construction and an approximate additional 5 GW in the planning phase.

This expansion is largely propelled by data localisation mandates, conducive regulatory environments, and government subsidies, alongside a surge in cloud adoption. Tech giant Google's revolutionary investment of USD 15 billion into an AI infrastructure hub in Andhra Pradesh is a major driver, set to construct a gigawatt-scale data centre in collaboration with Adani Group.

The manifold growth is not only a testament to India's evolving digital landscape but also to its ecosystem's capacity to generate immense infrastructure and employment opportunities. This development aligns with announcements from other industry leaders, signaling a significant leap in India's digital infrastructure.