Mumbai Leads India in Global Data Centre Capacity Rankings

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Mumbai ranks 15th globally in operational data centre capacity, while Hyderabad ranks 27th, according to Knight Frank’s Global Data Centre Atlas 2026. Mumbai has 774 MW of live IT capacity, and Hyderabad has 151 MW. The report compares 36 data centre markets across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and Africa.

Mumbai ranks 11th globally for development pipeline, with nearly 5 GW planned. Hyderabad ranks 19th, with more than 2.2 GW. Knight Frank said India needs faster power provisioning, more renewable energy, transmission upgrades, simpler approvals and development-ready sites. These steps would support future AI and hyperscale investments, it said.

The Indian Opinion

The rankings show strong investment in India’s digital infrastructure, but planned capacity is not the same as completed capacity. Claims that India is already among the world’s leading markets should therefore be read carefully. The report points to important requirements, especially reliable power and faster approvals. Progress will depend on whether these practical constraints are addressed, rather than on rankings alone.

Source: deccanherald.com

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