Mumbai: Mumbai has achieved a significant global milestone by ranking 6th in under-construction data center capacity, surpassing global data center hubs such as London and Dublin, according to the newly released Global Data Center Market Comparison 2025 report by Cushman & Wakefield.
The comprehensive study, covering 97 markets, identifies Mumbai as a major driver of data infrastructure growth in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region.
As of the end of 2024, Mumbai had 335 MW of data center capacity under development, representing a 62% expansion of its operational capacity. Notably, the city accounts for 42% of India’s total under-construction capacity – solidifying its position as a regional data center hub.
The report attributes this growth to rising demand from AI-driven workloads, cloud computing, and increasing digitalization.
Across APAC, data center development surged in 2024, with 1.6 GW of capacity added and a total of 12.2 GW in operation. Another 14.4 GW is currently under construction or in the planning phase.
Mumbai’s infrastructure push is further supported by the upcoming completion of three undersea data cable projects expected to land in the city in 2025.
These will significantly boost India’s global connectivity by improving links with Africa, Europe, and Asia, enhancing Mumbai’s role as a Southeast Asian digital gateway.
Pune: A Rising Star in APAC’s Emerging Data Center Market
The report also ranks Pune 4th among APAC’s top emerging data center markets. As of Q1 2025, Pune has 112 MW of operational capacity, with an additional 190 MW in the development pipeline across Hinjewadi and Pimpri-Chinchwad.
Major players including STT GDC, Nxtra by Airtel, and IronMountain are investing in Pune, attracted by its robust power infrastructure, skilled workforce, and strategic proximity to Mumbai’s cable landing stations.
Gautam Saraf, Executive Managing Director – Mumbai & New Business, India, Cushman & Wakefield, stated: “Mumbai has firmly positioned itself among the world’s top data center markets. At the same time, Pune is gaining momentum as a preferred destination for hyperscale and colocation growth. India’s data center future is being shaped by both global confidence and local commitment.”
According to Cushman & Wakefield, India is expected to add more than 2.7 GW in combined under-construction and planned capacity in the coming years – marking its evolution into a digital infrastructure powerhouse in APAC.
