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India's Data Centre Capacity Quadruples to 1,500 MW, Fuels Digital Boom

India's data centre capacity has grown more than fourfold to over 1,500 MW in 2025, up from just 375 MW in 2020. The Mumbai-Navi Mumbai region dominates the market, accounting for 790 MW of operational capacity. Multiple new submarine cable systems are being commissioned to bolster international connectivity. This growth is supported by government policy and the RBI's mandate for payment data to be stored within the country.

Key Points: India's Data Centre Capacity Hits 1,500 MW, Quadruples Since 2020

  • Capacity quadrupled from 375 MW in 2020
  • Mumbai-Navi Mumbai region leads with 790 MW
  • Multiple submarine cables under commissioning
  • RBI mandates payment data storage within India
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India's data centre capacity quadruples to 1,500 MW since 2020: Jitin Prasada

India's data centre capacity surges to over 1,500 MW in 2025, driven by govt digital push and RBI data localisation. Mumbai leads with 790 MW.

India's data centre capacity quadruples to 1,500 MW since 2020: Jitin Prasada
"In line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision, the government is democratising the development and usage of technology. - Jitin Prasada"

New Delhi, March 18

India's data centre capacity has expanded more than fourfold to over 1,500 MW in 2025 from 375 MW in 2020, Union Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology Jitin Prasada told the Parliament on Wednesday.

In a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha, the minister said the growth reflects the government's focus on strengthening digital infrastructure and expanding access to technology.

"In line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision, the government is democratising the development and usage of technology," he said.

Prasada added that efforts are being made to facilitate the establishment of data centres across the country to improve the delivery of digital services.

According to the data shared, Mumbai and Navi Mumbai account for the largest share of operational data centre capacity at 790 MW, followed by Chennai (305 MW), Bengaluru (182 MW), Hyderabad (152 MW), and Delhi-NCR/Noida (76 MW). Other cities, including Pune and Kolkata, account for a smaller share.

Prasada also said that four submarine cable systems are currently under commissioning at various cable landing stations by telecom service providers. These include India Europe Xpress by Reliance Jio, SEA-ME-WE-6 and 2Africa by Bharti Airtel, and the Raman Cable by Sify Technologies, with landing stations primarily in Mumbai and Chennai.

In addition, three more submarine cable systems are under planning, including projects by Tata Communications, Reliance Jio, and Sify Technologies, for which applications have been submitted to the Department of Telecommunications.

The minister clarified that the government is not planning to establish new sub-sea gateways at present.

He further noted that the Reserve Bank of India has mandated that all payment system data must be stored within India, as part of efforts to ensure a safe and trusted digital ecosystem.

The government's policies are aimed at building adequate data storage capacity within the country and strengthening cybersecurity, he added.

- IANS

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Priya S
Good to see Mumbai and Chennai leading, but the concentration is still very high in a few metros. For true digital democratization, we need to incentivize setting up data centres in states like Bihar, Odisha, and the North-East. That will improve local internet speeds and latency.
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Rohit P
The RBI's data localization rule is a masterstroke. Keeping payment data within India is crucial for privacy and sovereignty. With all these new cables and data centres, our digital economy is getting a strong backbone. Jio and Airtel doing great work!
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Sarah B
Impressive numbers, but what about the power consumption and environmental impact? Data centres are energy guzzlers. I hope this expansion is paired with a strong push for renewable energy sources. Sustainable growth is key.
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Vikram M
As a software engineer in Bengaluru, this is directly relevant. Better local infrastructure means faster services for our users and more resilience. The submarine cables are the unsung heroes here – they're the real highways for our data. Exciting times for Indian tech!
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Kavya N
While the growth is commendable, I have a concern. With so much capacity being built by private players, are there enough safeguards and regulations in place for data protection? The Digital Personal Data Protection Act is a start, but implementation is everything. We must not compromise on citizen privacy.

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