India's data-centre market is experiencing rapid growth and expansion. Mumbai and Chennai are emerging as significant hubs for this industry. Artificial intelligence is expected to drive future demand for these facilities. The country's expanding digital economy and large internet user base support this growth. Data centres require substantial land, power, cooling, and resilient infrastructure.

Before advancing with AI infrastructure in India, it is crucial to conduct thorough impact assessments. Large data centres have high demands for electricity and water,…

Indias data centre footprint is projected to exceed 101 million sq ft and capacity 6.7 GW by 2030, driven by cloud adoption, AI, digital payments and enterprise digitisation.…