India Data Centre Market Monitor H1 2026

India's data centre sector sustained its growth momentum in H1 2026, supported by strong capital commitments, expanding hyperscale activity, and rising AI-led infrastructure demand. As capacity scales and investor interest deepens, India continues to strengthen its position as one of the Asia Pacific region's leading data centre markets.

Key Highlights

• USD 173 billion in cumulative data centre investment commitments recorded between 2021 and H1 2026, including USD 38 billion announced during H1 2026 alone.
• ~1.75 GW of operational data centre capacity was reached by the end of H1 2026, following the addition of ~130 MW of new supply during the first half of the year.
• Mumbai and Chennai continued to dominate the market, supported by strong connectivity infrastructure, cable landing stations, established ecosystems, and sustained operator activity.
• Preliminary findings from the upcoming CBRE's 2026 India Data Centre Operator Survey highlight strong expansion plans, with 92% of surveyed operators planning to add more than 100 MW of capacity over the next 24 months.
• Network connectivity, power availability, renewable energy sourcing, and market access emerged as key considerations influencing data centre development and site selection strategies.
• AI adoption is driving evolving infrastructure requirements, including higher-density deployments, large-scale capacity additions, and growing interest in specialised compute platforms.
• Looking ahead, key themes expected to shape the sector include capacity diversification beyond core markets, increased renewable energy procurement, and the evolution of capital and ownership models.
  
  

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