India's Data Centers Explode in 2025: $30 Billion Investment Projected by 2030

• India's data center capacity tripled from 0.5 GW in 2020 to 1.6 GW in 2025, driven by a 30-fold jump in data consumption and rising AI usage.
• 2025 saw $63 billion in announcements, including Reliance's world's largest data center and 1 GW AI facility with Nvidia, TCS's HyperVault, and OpenAI's 1 GW commitment.
• Mumbai leads with half of India's capacity due to undersea cable connectivity; hyperscalers leased 98 MW in H1 2025 with 97% occupancy.
• India's strong renewable energy growth (30 GW in FY24-25) and policy support make it an attractive hub, especially as AI data centers demand 5-6x more power.
• The sector needs $30 billion in capex for an additional 6.4 GW by 2030, creating significant downstream opportunities for real estate, electrical, cooling, and network infrastructure.

Why It Matters: India's data center sector is booming, with massive investment and growth projected, driven by data demand and AI.