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Maharashtra Bets $300 Billion on Data Centres by 2031
Maharashtra wants to build many more data centres over the next few years.
The state says companies have signed MoUs showing interest worth more than $300 billion.
If these plans happen, Maharashtra’s data-centre capacity could reach 5.7 gigawatts by 2031.
Mumbai and Navi Mumbai are expected to be important locations for this growth.
Data centres help run cloud services, artificial intelligence and many online products.
The government also wants them to use completely green power by 2028.
Officials say the projects could create demand for workers skilled in technology, cybersecurity and advanced manufacturing.
However, MoUs show planned or intended investment and do not guarantee that every project will be completed.
Maharashtra has signed MoUs worth more than $300 billion for data-centre projects.
The projects are intended to increase the state’s data-centre capacity to 5.7 GW by 2031.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said Maharashtra currently hosts 65% of India’s data-centre capacity.
Mumbai and Navi Mumbai are being positioned as major nodes for AI, cloud and digital infrastructure.
Fadnavis said the state aims to provide 100% green power to data centres by 2028.
- Who
- The Maharashtra government, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and prospective data-centre investors are involved.
- What
- The state signed MoUs worth more than $300 billion to expand data-centre capacity to 5.7 GW by 2031.
- Where
- The announcement was made in Mumbai, with Mumbai, Navi Mumbai and other potential nodes identified for development.
- When
- The announcement was made in August 2026; the capacity target is for 2031 and the green-power goal is for 2028.
- Why
- The government wants to establish Maharashtra as a hub for AI infrastructure, cloud services, cybersecurity and trusted digital ecosystems.
Key facts
- MoU value
- More than $300 billion
- Capacity target
- 5.7 gigawatts by 2031
- Current national share
- Maharashtra hosts 65% of India’s data-centre capacity, according to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.
- Green-power target
- 100% green power for data centres by 2028
- Announcement venue
- Indo-American Chamber of Commerce National Convention 2026 in Mumbai
- Related sectors
- AI, cloud, cybersecurity, semiconductors, education and advanced manufacturing
Quotes
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis
Chief Minister of Maharashtra
““Mumbai and Navi Mumbai are already emerging as important nodes in India’s digital infrastructure. Maharashtra currently dominates the DC space, hosting India’s 65 per cent capacity and has MoUs of over $300 billion to take our overall DC capacity to 5.7 gigawatts by 2031.””
financialexpress.com
““The jobs of tomorrow will be drastically different from the ‘jobs of yesterday’. They will be in AI, robotics, advanced manufacturing, cybersecurity, semiconductors, healthcare technology, design, creative technology, research and entirely new industries.””
financialexpress.com
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