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Gautam Saraf on India's Emergence as the Second-Largest Data Center Market in APAC

Aditi Vij • 11/06/2026
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Gautam Saraf in an interview with Zee Business
India continues to strengthen its position as one of the leading data center markets in Asia Pacific, ranking second with approximately 1.6 GW of operational capacity and a strong pipeline of nearly 3.1 GW under development. This growth is being driven by the rapid expansion of AI-led cloud computing, the scale of India’s digital payments ecosystem led by UPI, and rising demand from global hyperscalers. Together, these are reshaping the country’s data center landscape.

The momentum is further supported by data protection frameworks and central and state-level incentives, encouraging global cloud providers and operators to expand their presence in India. Importantly, this growth is no longer limited to traditional core metros. Better connectivity, ongoing infrastructure investments, and evolving business requirements are leading to increased activity in peripheral locations and emerging Tier 2 markets, expanding the overall footprint of the sector.

Looking ahead, the sector’s long-term potential remains substantial, with more than 10.5 GW of capacity still at the land stage, highlighting the depth of future development opportunities.

In a recent interview with Zee Business, Gautam Saraf, Executive Managing Director - Mumbai & New Business, shares his perspective on the key drivers shaping India’s data center market, the country’s growing role in the global digital infrastructure ecosystem and the opportunities that lie ahead in the next phase of growth.

Watch the full interview here.
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