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Mumbai ranks 6th worldwide among 97 cities for data centre capacity under construction, per Cushman & Wakefield's 2025 Global Data Center Market Comparison report. The city is adding 335 MW, expected to expand operational capacity by 62%. U.S. cities lead the list-Virginia (1,834 MW), Atlanta, Columbus, Dallas, and Phoenix-while Mumbai tops Asia-Pacific markets. Executive Managing Director Gautam Saraf highlighted Mumbai's strategic edge: a resilient digital backbone, reliable power, and growing interest from hyperscale operators. The city currently hosts over 50% of India's total data centre capacity, supported by assets like 12 cable landing stations and the MIST submarine cable. While land and power availability remain challenges, strong demand from cloud computing and AI workloads continues to drive growth. With a robust infrastructure pipeline, Mumbai is poised to strengthen its role as India's data centre hub.
Mumbai has secured the 6th position globally among 97 cities in terms of data centre capacity currently under construction, according to a recent report by real estate advisory firm Cushman & Wakefield. The city follows five U.S. markets Virginia, Atlanta, Columbus, Dallas, and Phoenix each of which is seeing substantial data centre expansion. Virginia tops the list with an under-construction capacity of 1,834 MW, trailed by Atlanta with 1,078 MW, Columbus with 546 MW, Dallas with 500 MW, and Phoenix with 478 MW. Advertisement
Mumbai is currently developing 335 MW of data centre capacity, a buildout that is expected to expand its operational market size by 62% once completed, as highlighted by Cushman & Wakefield in its 2025 edition of the Global Data Center Market Comparison report.
Other cities on the list include Austin/San Antonio with 325 MW, Reno with 305 MW, London with 265 MW, and Dublin with 249 MW. The report credits the rise in construction activity globally to the soaring demand driven by rapid growth in cloud computing services and artificial intelligence-based workloads.
Mumbai's performance stands out within the Asia-Pacific region, with the city leading in under-construction capacity. Gautam Saraf, who serves as the Executive Managing Director - Mumbai & New Business, India at Cushman & Wakefield, pointed out that the city is benefiting from several key enablers such as a resilient digital backbone, consistent power availability, and ongoing interest from hyperscale data centre operators.
Saraf explained that Mumbai, as the economic and financial nucleus of India, already hosts more than 50% of the country's total data centre capacity. The city remains a preferred destination for global data centre players due to its strategic advantages.
Infrastructure assets playing a pivotal role include 12 cable landing stations and the recent landing of the MIST submarine cable. Saraf also referred to a strong pipeline of upcoming infrastructure projects that are expected to strengthen Mumbai's data centre positioning further.
Although the city continues to face certain hurdles, particularly in terms of land availability and power constraints in specific pockets, its long-term growth potential remains undeterred, according to Saraf.
Despite lingering challenges around land and power, industry stakeholders remain confident in Mumbai's long-term prospects, with infrastructural enhancements and high demand acting as vital growth levers. The current momentum suggests that Mumbai is not just keeping pace but actively shaping the future of the data centre landscape.
Source - PTI
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