Blitz Bureau
NEW DELHI: India’s data centre market — valued at approximately $10 billion in 2025 — is expected to more than double to $22 billion by 2030, underscoring the strong growth trajectory and rising investor confidence in the sector, a report showed on April 13. India is emerging as a strategic data centre hub within the Asia-Pacific region, according to Vestian’s latest report.
India’s data centre market is expected to witness sustained expansion over the next decade as digital transformation accelerates across industries. Installed capacity is projected to reach 1.7–2.0 GW by the end of 2026, backed by nearly $30 billion in investments. This number is further expected to go up to 4-5 GW by 2030, said the report.
The country’s accelerating digital economy, expanding internet user base, and increasing investments from hyperscale operators are positioning it as a key destination for data infrastructure development. “India’s data centre sector is rapidly transforming on the back of strong policy support and rising digital demand. Despite a limited share of global capacity, India has a huge upside potential to lead in Al infrastructure,” said Shrinivas Rao, FRICS, CEO, Vestian.
With single-window clearances, 20-year tax exemptions, GST benefits, and incentives extending to 2047, India is strategically positioned to emerge as a global data centre and Al hub, he mentioned. Between 2020 and 2024, the sector attracted approximately $13–15 billion in investments, with foreign institutional investors accounting for nearly 80 per cent of the total capital inflows.
