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India's data centre capacity projected to triple by 2029, driven by major investments from TCS, Microsoft, Google, AdaniConneX and Nxtra by Airtel
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India's data centre capacity projected to triple by 2029, driven by major investments from TCS, Microsoft, Google, AdaniConneX and Nxtra by Airtel

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  • India's data centre capacity is expected to grow from 1.6 GW in mid-2026 to 6 GW by 2029, according to JLL.
  • TCS has committed Rs 70,000 crore to an AI data centre in Telangana, Microsoft launched its largest India data centre hub in Hyderabad as part of a $20.5 billion commitment, and Google, AdaniConneX and Nxtra by Airtel are developing a 1-GW facility.

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India is experiencing rapid growth in data centre demand driven by AI adoption, cloud services and digital transformation across industries.

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India’s data centre capacity is set to triple from 1.6 GW in mid-2026 to 6 GW by 2029, according to real estate firm JLL. TCS has announced a Rs 70,000-crore artificial intelligence (AI) data centre investment in Telangana, while last month Microsoft also launched its largest India data centre hub in Hyderabad, as part of its $20.5- billion investment commitment. Google, AdaniConneX and Nxtra by Airtel are developing a 1-GW facility in

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AI outlook — possibilities, not facts

  • India's data centre capacity will reach 6 GW by 2029

    Likely · Within years

  • TCS will complete its Rs 70,000-crore AI data centre in Telangana

    Likely · Within years

Open Questions

  • What is the exact timeline and location of the 1-GW facility being developed by Google, AdaniConneX and Nxtra by Airtel?
  • How will the increased data centre capacity affect energy consumption and renewable energy integration in India?
  • What specific AI workloads will TCS's Rs 70,000-crore investment support in Telangana?

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This article was originally published by Economic Times.

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