Google cash floods India as data centre boom surges
Data center construction across India has accelerated sharply as digital adoption spreads and artificial intelligence applications multiply. The nation’s capacity should jump from 1.2 gigawatts currently to roughly 8 gigawatts before 2030 arrives, representing annual expansion near 17 percent. Google’s commitment of $15 billion signals India’s emergence as a significant international information storage location.
Internet access climbed from 33.4 percent of the population during 2019 to 55.3 percent early this year, with subscribers exceeding one billion. Monthly data use per person tripled from 11.5 gigabytes to nearly 32 gigabytes over the same span because of fifth-generation wireless networks and affordable plans. The sector produced approximately $1.2 billion in revenue last year and projections indicate growth reaching $11.53 billion through this year. More than 260 facilities operate nationwide with heavy concentration in Mumbai, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad and Bengaluru.
Major corporations such as Equinix, Digital Realty and Meta Platforms have invested heavily. AdaniConnex targets one gigawatt of development over the coming ten years while Digital Connexion expands operations aggressively. Enterprise customers represent 60 percent of clients, hyperscalers account for 30 percent and artificial intelligence users make up the remaining 10 percent.
