Data centres draw $6.5 billion in India, boosted by internet growth and rising demand

Investment commitment to Indian data centres stood at $6.5 billion between 2014 and 2024, a report published by consultancy firm Anarock said, adding that the majority of the growth was witnessed in the last five years.

The investment in this segment, which mirrors growth in internet penetration aided by expansion of telecom bandwidth at an affordable rate, included private equity participation, joint ventures and acquisitions. The capacity of the Indian data centres stood at 1.4 gigawatt, up from 590 mega watt in 2019, representing a 139 per cent increase.