With 335 MW capacity in progress, Mumbai leads India’s digital infrastructure growth, driven by AI and cloud demand.
Mumbai’s Rise in the Global Data Center Landscape
Mumbai has officially entered the global spotlight by ranking 6th among 97 cities worldwide for under-construction data center capacity, according to Cushman & Wakefield’s latest Global Data Center Market Comparison 2025 report. With 335 MW of capacity currently being built, this development marks a 62% increase in the city’s existing operational capacity.
What’s Powering Mumbai’s Data Center Boom?
The growth is largely fueled by the rising demand for cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), and the increasing need for digital storage. As India’s financial and commercial capital, Mumbai already accounts for over 40% of the nation’s data center capacity, and continues to attract global tech giants and hyperscale operators.
Key Factors Driving Growth
According to Gautam Saraf, Executive Managing Director at Cushman & Wakefield India, Mumbai benefits from:
- A strong digital backbone
- Reliable power supply
- 12 international cable landing stations, including the recently added MIST cable
- A consistent pipeline of infrastructure development
Despite challenges like land availability and power supply limitations in certain zones, Mumbai remains an attractive and scalable market for data center investments.
How Mumbai Compares Globally
Here are the top global cities for data center capacity under construction:
- Virginia – 1,834 MW
- Atlanta – 1,078 MW
- Columbus – 546 MW
- Dallas – 500 MW
- Phoenix – 478 MW
- Mumbai – 335 MW
- Austin/San Antonio – 325 MW
- Reno – 305 MW
- London – 265 MW
- Dublin – 249 MW
Mumbai has surpassed major European hubs like London and Dublin, further positioning itself as a strategic global hub for digital infrastructure.
India’s Growing Data Center Footprint
India’s data center sector continues to gain momentum. Other cities like Pune and Bengaluru are also emerging as strong APAC players, ranking 4th and 5th respectively in Asia-Pacific’s emerging data center markets.
By the end of 2024, Asia Pacific added 1.6 GW of new data center capacity, bringing the regional total to 12.2 GW, with 14.4 GW more under construction or in planning stages.
Conclusion: A New Digital Era for Mumbai
Mumbai’s rise as the 6th largest market for under-construction data centers is a clear signal that India is fast becoming a global digital powerhouse. With continuous investments, global partnerships, and demand driven by digital transformation, the city is set to play a major role in the future of the world’s data infrastructure.