According to a latest CBRE Report,India’s total data centre (DC) stock across major cities is projected to increase by 30% Y-o-Y in 2026, supported by an estimated 500 MW of new supply addition, on the back of 160%  YoY surge in 2025.

“The data centre story in India is no longer about potential but about execution at scale. The sector’s resilience and attractive return potential are establishing it as a primary focus for investors, with foreign capital playing a dominant role. This interest is supported by a robust regulatory framework that continues to enhance transparency and streamline credit access. The institutional momentum is expected to drive a significant upswing in deployments, positioning India as one of the fastest growing and most dynamic DC markets in the Asia-Pacific region”, says Anshuman Magazine, Chairman & CEO, India, South-East Asia & Africa, CBRE.

Data Centres witnessed investment commitments of USD 56.4 billion in 2025 alone, bringing the cumulative total to USD 126 billion. This year, these commitments are projected to rise by 45%, potentially surpassing USD 180 billion.While Telangana, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Uttar Pradesh are likely to lead these capital inflows, the investment landscape is beginning to diversify further. Driven by the requirements for lower latency, 5G proliferation, and data localisation, DC operators are moving beyond traditional metro-centric models to direct sustained investment towards tier-II cities such as Ahmedabad, Visakhapatnam, Patna, and Bhopal, amongst others. 

The sector is also garnering rising interest from investors across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. According to CBRE’s 2026 Asia Pacific Investor Intentions Survey, DCs have emerged as the asset class where investors in the region expect the highest price appreciation in 2026.

Over 50% of the surveyed investors across the region expect DC property values to appreciate this year, with nearly 16% anticipating an increase of more than 10%. This pricing conviction places DCs ahead of traditional heavyweights such as Hotels, Grade A Core Offices and Prime Logistics.

Mumbai alone accounted for over 50% of India’s operational data centre inventory, as of 2025-end, anchored by its superior subsea connectivity and grid reliability. Collectively, Mumbai, Chennai, Delhi-NCR, and Bengaluru account for nearly 90% of the country’s established tier-I DC capacity.