ENA Sectors 2025-06-03 18:19:20 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>Mumbai, Jun 3 (KNN)</strong> Mumbai has emerged as a global data centre powerhouse, ranking sixth worldwide in under-construction capacity.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">According to a recent report by Cushman &amp; Wakefield, the city had 335 megawatts (MW) of data centre capacity under construction at the end of 2024, representing 42 per cent of India's projected under-construction capacity. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">This expansion is expected to increase Mumbai's operational capacity by 62 per cent upon completion. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The city's rise as a data centre hub is attributed to several factors, including reliable power availability, ample land access, and robust infrastructure. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">These advantages have attracted both domestic and international operators, positioning Mumbai ahead of traditional global centres like London and Dublin . </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">In addition to Mumbai, Pune is also emerging as a significant data centre market in India. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The city is rapidly becoming a preferred destination for hyperscalers and enterprise-grade colocation facilities, supported by its favourable climate, skilled talent pool, dependable power infrastructure, and strategic connectivity to Mumbais cable landing stations. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">As India continues to invest in digital infrastructure, the growth of data centres in cities like Mumbai and Pune underscores the country's commitment to becoming a global leader in digital services and connectivity.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px"><em><strong>(KNN Bureau)</strong></em></span></p> 42313 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/sectors/mumbai-ranks-sixth-globally-in-data-centre-expansion 2025-06-03 18:19:20 knnindia.co.in