Archive · 13 Dec 2025
India's Cloud Data Centre Capacity Expands
India's cloud data centres now have a capacity of 1,280 MW, which is expected to grow 4-5 times by 2030.
This growth is happening because more and more people and companies are using digital services and artificial intelligence.
Big companies like Google and Amazon are investing a lot of money in India's data centres.
The government is also building a special cloud system called MeghRaj to help with digital services for the public.
This is all part of India's plan to become more digital and use more AI.
However, there is a debate about whether the current investments in AI infrastructure are too much or just the right amount for future needs.
India's cloud data centre capacity has reached 1,280 MW, with projections to grow 4-5 times by 2030.
Major investments include Google's USD 15 billion AI Hub in Visakhapatnam and AWS's USD 8.3 billion data center in Maharashtra.
National cloud infrastructure MeghRaj established for e-Governance services.
Growth driven by increasing demand for cloud services across government, private, and social sectors.
Global AI infrastructure spending is expected to reach USD 400 billion in 2025, with AI-related revenue currently at USD 50-60 billion.
- Who
- Union Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology, Jitin Prasada, and tech giants like Google, Amazon, Microsoft
- What
- India's cloud data centre capacity has reached 1,280 MW and is projected to grow 4-5 times by 2030
- When
- Announced on Wednesday in Rajya Sabha
- Where
- India
- Why
- Due to growing digitalisation, rapid adoption of AI, and increasing cloud services
- Current Capacity
- 1,280 MW
- Projected Growth
- 4-5 times by 2030
- Key Sectors
- Banking, Power, Critical Public Infrastructure
- Major Investments
- Google's USD 15 billion AI Hub in Visakhapatnam, AWS's USD 8.3 billion data center in Maharashtra
- National Cloud Infrastructure
- MeghRaj (GI Cloud) for e-Governance services
- AI Infrastructure Spending
- USD 400 billion in 2025
- AI Software/Service Revenue
- USD 50-60 billion