Cushman & Wakefield sees India data center pipeline reaching 3,860 MW by 2030

Cushman & Wakefield forecast India’s data center pipeline to reach 3,860 MW by 2030, lifting H1 2026 operational capacity of 1,789 MW.

• H1 2026 added 178 MW across the top seven markets; colocation vacancy measured 14.9%, signaling continued absorption despite new supply.
• The development pipeline splits into 509 MW under construction and 3,351 MW in planning, pointing to sustained hyperscaler, AI, and enterprise demand.
• India is projected to require USD 29.9 billion in development capital through 2030; APAC capex is estimated above USD 280 billion.
• Mumbai leads with 890 MW operational capacity and 1,726 MW of pipeline; Hyderabad and Chennai also scale pipelines as growth broadens beyond Mumbai.