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India data centre capacity set to nearly sixfold to 10.5 GW by FY31
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Published on 2 May 2026
Power and renewables take the biggest share of
India’s data centre capacity is forecast to jump nearly sixfold to 10.5 GW by FY2031, fueled by AI adoption and data localization rules. Meeting demand will require more than $60 billion in capital expenditure, much of it earmarked for power infrastructure and renewable energy, highlighting how energy supply may become the real bottleneck.
- Capacity could rise nearly sixfold to 10.5 GW by FY2031
- AI and data localization are key demand drivers
- Over $60 billion capex is expected across new builds
- Power and renewable energy infrastructure will absorb most spend
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