India's data centre capacity rises over four-fold to 1,575 MW as AI demand accelerates: Govt

Since 2020, India's data centre capacity has surged fourfold to around 1,575 MW. This impressive growth stems largely from rising needs in artificial intelligence and high-performance computing sectors. The government is also prioritising renewable energy initiatives and efficient resource management, implementing new regulations and codes that emphasize energy and water conservation within data centre infrastructure.