{"id":33856,"date":"2025-06-04T06:38:06","date_gmt":"2025-06-04T06:38:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oneworldlogix.com\/owl\/?p=33856"},"modified":"2025-06-04T06:38:06","modified_gmt":"2025-06-04T06:38:06","slug":"mumbai-becomes-the-worlds-6th-largest-market-in-under-construction-data-center-capacity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oneworldlogix.com\/owl\/mumbai-becomes-the-worlds-6th-largest-market-in-under-construction-data-center-capacity\/","title":{"rendered":"Mumbai Becomes the World\u2019s 6th Largest Market in Under-Construction Data Center Capacity"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">With 335 MW capacity in progress, Mumbai leads India\u2019s digital infrastructure growth, driven by AI and cloud demand.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mumbai&#8217;s Rise in the Global Data Center Landscape<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Mumbai has officially entered the global spotlight by ranking <strong>6th among 97 cities worldwide<\/strong> for <strong>under-construction data center capacity<\/strong>, according to<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cushmanwakefield.com\/en\/insights\/global-data-center-market-comparison\" title=\" Cushman &amp; Wakefield\u2019s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Cushman &amp; Wakefield\u2019s<\/a> latest Global Data Center Market Comparison 2025 report. With <strong>335 MW of capacity<\/strong> currently being built, this development marks a <strong>62% increase<\/strong> in the city&#8217;s existing operational capacity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What\u2019s Powering Mumbai\u2019s Data Center Boom?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The growth is largely fueled by the rising demand for cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), and the increasing need for digital storage. As <strong>India&#8217;s financial and commercial capital<\/strong>, Mumbai already accounts for over <strong>40% of the nation\u2019s data center capacity<\/strong>, and continues to attract global tech giants and hyperscale operators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/oneworldlogix.com\/\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/oneworldlogix.com\/owl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/jll-are-data-centers-being-built-fast-enough-social-1200x628-1-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"6th largest data center market\" class=\"wp-image-33857\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oneworldlogix.com\/owl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/jll-are-data-centers-being-built-fast-enough-social-1200x628-1-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/oneworldlogix.com\/owl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/jll-are-data-centers-being-built-fast-enough-social-1200x628-1-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/oneworldlogix.com\/owl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/jll-are-data-centers-being-built-fast-enough-social-1200x628-1-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/oneworldlogix.com\/owl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/jll-are-data-centers-being-built-fast-enough-social-1200x628-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Key Factors Driving Growth<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Gautam Saraf, Executive Managing Director at Cushman &amp; Wakefield India, Mumbai benefits from:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A strong digital backbone<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reliable power supply<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>12 international cable landing stations, including the recently added MIST cable<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A consistent pipeline of infrastructure development<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite challenges like land availability and power supply limitations in certain zones, Mumbai remains an attractive and scalable market for data center investments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How Mumbai Compares Globally<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the top global cities for data center capacity under construction:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Virginia \u2013 1,834 MW<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Atlanta \u2013 1,078 MW<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Columbus \u2013 546 MW<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dallas \u2013 500 MW<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Phoenix \u2013 478 MW<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mumbai \u2013 335 MW<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Austin\/San Antonio \u2013 325 MW<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reno \u2013 305 MW<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>London \u2013 265 MW<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dublin \u2013 249 MW<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Mumbai has surpassed major European hubs like London and Dublin, further positioning itself as a strategic global hub for digital infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/oneworldlogix.com\/data-center\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/oneworldlogix.com\/owl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Data-Center-New-Page-UL.com-ULcom-HEADER-2400x1600-1-1024x768.avif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33858\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oneworldlogix.com\/owl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Data-Center-New-Page-UL.com-ULcom-HEADER-2400x1600-1-1024x768.avif 1024w, https:\/\/oneworldlogix.com\/owl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Data-Center-New-Page-UL.com-ULcom-HEADER-2400x1600-1-300x225.avif 300w, https:\/\/oneworldlogix.com\/owl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Data-Center-New-Page-UL.com-ULcom-HEADER-2400x1600-1-768x576.avif 768w, https:\/\/oneworldlogix.com\/owl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Data-Center-New-Page-UL.com-ULcom-HEADER-2400x1600-1.avif 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>India\u2019s Growing Data Center Footprint<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>India\u2019s data center sector continues to gain momentum. Other cities like <strong>Pune<\/strong> and <strong>Bengaluru<\/strong> are also emerging as strong APAC players, ranking <strong>4th and 5th<\/strong> respectively in Asia-Pacific\u2019s emerging data center markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By the end of 2024, Asia Pacific added 1.6 GW of new <a href=\"https:\/\/oneworldlogix.com\/owl\/data-center-migration\/\" title=\"data center \">data center <\/a>capacity, bringing the regional total to 12.2 GW, with 14.4 GW more under construction or in planning stages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"690\" height=\"388\" src=\"https:\/\/oneworldlogix.com\/owl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/wesp-2025-report-states-that-economic-prospects-in-east-asia-remain-stable-with-the-region-expected-094505799-16x9-1.avif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33859\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oneworldlogix.com\/owl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/wesp-2025-report-states-that-economic-prospects-in-east-asia-remain-stable-with-the-region-expected-094505799-16x9-1.avif 690w, https:\/\/oneworldlogix.com\/owl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/wesp-2025-report-states-that-economic-prospects-in-east-asia-remain-stable-with-the-region-expected-094505799-16x9-1-300x169.avif 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conclusion: A New Digital Era for Mumbai<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Mumbai\u2019s rise as the 6th largest market for under-construction data centers is a clear signal that <strong>India is fast becoming a global digital powerhouse<\/strong>. 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\u2019s data infrastructure.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With 335 MW capacity in progress, Mumbai leads India\u2019s digital infrastructure growth, driven by AI and cloud demand. Mumbai&#8217;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 &amp; Wakefield\u2019s 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&#8217;s existing operational capacity. What\u2019s Powering Mumbai\u2019s 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&#8217;s financial and commercial capital, Mumbai already accounts for over 40% of the nation\u2019s 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 &amp; Wakefield India, Mumbai benefits from: 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: Mumbai has surpassed major European hubs like London and Dublin, further positioning itself as a strategic global hub for digital infrastructure. India\u2019s Growing Data Center Footprint India\u2019s 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\u2019s 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\u2019s 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\u2019s data infrastructure.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":22,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-33856","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized","fav-blog blog-single"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/oneworldlogix.com\/owl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/33856","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/oneworldlogix.com\/owl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/oneworldlogix.com\/owl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/oneworldlogix.com\/owl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/22"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/oneworldlogix.com\/owl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=33856"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/oneworldlogix.com\/owl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/33856\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/oneworldlogix.com\/owl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=33856"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/oneworldlogix.com\/owl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=33856"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/oneworldlogix.com\/owl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=33856"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}