Mumbai Takes the Lead: APAC’s New Data Centre Leasing Hotspot

Mumbai has become one of Asia-Pacific's most competitive data centre leasing markets, finds Knight Frank's latest report. The city's strong infrastructure, power supply, and connectivity have placed it at the forefront of the global digital economy.

The report highlights Mumbai’s growing appeal to hyperscalers and enterprise-grade operators, driven by India’s rapid digital transformation and supportive policies. Navi Mumbai’s 90 MW data centre, tailored for giants like AWS, exemplifies this momentum. Alongside Mumbai, Chennai is also gaining traction due to its strategic coastal location, offering disaster resilience and connectivity advantages.

Asia-Pacific is projected to see a 32% capacity growth, with investments reaching £45.9 billion. Mumbai and Chennai are now competing with established hubs like Tokyo and emerging markets such as Johor, Malaysia. This surge reflects India’s potential to become a regional hub for digital infrastructure investment.

As demand for cloud services and AI-driven solutions intensifies globally, Mumbai’s competitive leasing landscape underscores its readiness to lead in the digital age.

Source: Awaz the Voice