India's installed data centre capacity grows from 375 MW in 2020 to about 1,575 MW
India's installed data centre capacity has grown from 375 MW in 2020 to about 1,575 MW, the Ministry of Electronics and IT said on 6 August 2026.
Summary
India's installed data centre capacity has grown from 375 MW in 2020 to about 1,575 MW, the Ministry of Electronics and IT said on 6 August 2026. Growth in AI and high-performance computing is driving demand, with data centres concentrated in Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Delhi NCR and Gujarat. The ministry said data centres are mostly developed and run by private companies and the Government gives no subsidy for setting them up.
Key facts
- Capacity
- 375 MW (2020) → ~1,575 MW
- Key hubs
- Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Delhi NCR, Gujarat
- Subsidy
- None from Government for setting up
Practice MCQs 1 questions
India's installed data centre capacity has grown from 375 MW in 2020 to about how much, as stated by MeitY in August 2026?
Show answer
Correct answer: C — 1,575 MW
MeitY said installed capacity grew from 375 MW in 2020 to about 1,575 MW.