Archive · 14 Sep 2026
India’s Data-Centre Capacity Could Reach 8 GW by 2030
India is building many more data centres to support online services and digital government.
Data centres are large facilities that store information and run digital services.
Their capacity grew from about 375 MW in 2020 to 1.57 GW in August 2026.
It could rise to nearly 8 GW by 2030.
Companies have already invested about $70 billion, with another $90 billion in announced projects.
The government operates national data centres in several Indian cities.
It also runs 37 smaller centres in state capitals.
These facilities help government services work continuously.
Because data centres use a lot of electricity and need cooling, officials are encouraging cleaner energy and more efficient resource use.
India’s installed data-centre capacity reached 1.57 GW in August 2026, up from about 375 MW in 2020.
Capacity is projected to approach 8 GW by 2030, supported by $70 billion in ongoing investments and $90 billion in announced projects.
The National Informatics Centre operates major national data centres in Delhi, Pune, Hyderabad and Bhubaneswar.
The National Informatics Centre has also established 37 smaller data centres at state capitals to support government services.
The Central Electricity Authority estimates data-centre electricity demand could reach 17 GW by 2031–32, increasing the focus on cleaner energy and efficient cooling.
- Who
- India’s government, the National Informatics Centre, data-centre operators and investors.
- What
- India’s data-centre capacity is expanding from 1.57 GW toward a projected 8 GW by 2030.
- When
- Capacity stood at 1.57 GW as of August 2026; the projection covers 2030, while electricity demand is forecast through 2031–32.
- Where
- Across India, including national facilities in Delhi, Pune, Hyderabad and Bhubaneswar and 37 state-capital centres.
- Why
- Growing e-Governance, digital services, data storage and connectivity needs are increasing demand for computing infrastructure.
- Installed capacity
- 1.57 GW as of August 2026
- 2020 capacity
- About 375 MW
- 2030 projection
- Nearly 8 GW
- Ongoing investment
- Approximately $70 billion
- Announced projects
- Approximately $90 billion
- Projected electricity demand
- Up to 17 GW by 2031–32, according to the Central Electricity Authority
- Government facilities
- National data centres in four locations and 37 smaller state-capital centres