18 Sep 2025 | 5 Mins Read

Investors chase Rs 5 lakh crore data centre play on D-Street

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Data centre capacity in India is set to quintuple to around 8GW over the next five years, driven by surging internet traffic and regulatory mandates, with expected facility capex of $30 billion and leasing revenues of $8 billion by 2030. Analysts project growth of 5-7x over 5-7 years, making it a promising structural opportunity, but execution risks and regulatory changes are a concern.