Maharashtra is the backbone of India’s data economy, hosting 60% of the country’s data center businesses
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Mumbai, March 20, 2025: "Maharashtra is the backbone of India’s data economy, hosting 60% of the country’s data center businesses, with Mumbai alone contributing 54.9% of total capacity. With world-class digital infrastructure, reliable power, and strategic connectivity, the state is set to accelerate India's digital future with four new data center parks in Mumbai, Pune, and Nagpur, said Dr. P. Anbalagan, Secretary, Industries Dept, Govt of Maharashtra, while addressing the CII Datacenter Summit, held at Jio World Convention Center, BKC, Mumbai.
CII’s 6th National Datacenter Blueprint Summit 2025 took place with the theme of Shaping the Future of Sustainable Digital Infrastructure. The Summit 2025 brought together industry leaders, policymakers, and investors to shape the future of India’s growing data center sector. Maharashtra reaffirmed its leadership, accounting for 60% of India's data center market, with Mumbai alone contributing 54.9% of total capacity.
The state’s data center capacity is set to grow from 500 MW to 800 MW by 2028, solidifying its role as India’s digital infrastructure hub. With India’s total operational capacity at 2,337 MW, an additional 1.5 GW expansion will be crucial for future demands.
Energy management and policy stability were key themes. The MIG policy enables power banking between peak and non-peak hours, optimizing costs for data centers. “Policy stability is critical. Stakeholders must work with the energy ministry to ensure continuity for at least five years,” emphasized Dr. Anbalagan. The 2023 deemed license provision was also highlighted for streamlining operations.
The industry is evolving with 5G, Starlink, and decentralized data centers, demanding smart energy solutions, modular infrastructure, and emerging technologies like modular nuclear energy. “5G and edge computing will reshape the industry, requiring innovative solutions to ensure long-term growth and efficiency,” noted P. Velrasu, CEO, MIDC.
Maharashtra remains the top choice for investors and service providers, with a 40% market share. Mr. Manoj Paul, Chairman, CII WR Taskforce on Datacenter & MD - India, Equinix, reaffirmed that the state’s data center capacity is on track to expand from 500 MW to 800 MW by 2028, further solidifying its position as India's digital infrastructure hub.
India’s data center industry is witnessing unprecedented transformation, attracting billions in investments. Mr. Sharad Agarwal, CEO, Sify Technologies Limited, shared that the sector is on an accelerated growth trajectory, driven by surging demand and ambitious expansion plans.
Sustainability was a major focus, with Maharashtra leading in solar- and wind-powered green data centers. “Data center energy consumption is expected to double by 2030. Maharashtra is championing renewable solutions to reduce environmental impact,” said Rishi Kumar Bagla, Deputy Chairman, CII WR & CMD, BG Electricals & Electronics India Ltd.
The summit’s exhibition featured leading players like Sify, AdaniConnex, Colt, Fixotec, and Equinix, showcasing advancements in modular architectures, AI-driven efficiency, and renewable integration.
With billions in investments flowing into India's data center industry, Maharashtra remains the top choice for investors, backed by progressive policies, strong infrastructure, and a commitment to sustainability. The CII Datacenter Blueprint Summit 2025 reinforced Maharashtra’s vision for digital transformation, driving India's leadership in the global data economy.
Following Key Topics were focused for discussions:
Future-ready datacenter architectures
Sustainable energy & green technology
Investment & regulatory insights
AI, automation & cybersecurity
Eminent Speakers attracted a huge industry relevant crowd at the summit. The speaker included following personalities:
Dr P Anbalagan, IAS
Secretary Industries
Government of Maharashtra
P Velrasu, IAS
Chief Executive Officer
Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC)
Manoj Paul
Chairman, CII WR Taskforce on Datacenter 2024-25 & Managing Director India, Equinix Inc.
Sharad Agarwal
Chief Executive Officer,Sify Infinit Spaces Ltd (SISL)
Rishi Kumar Bagla
Chairman & Managing Director
BG Electricals & Electronics India Limited
Manoj Paul
Managing Director India, Equinix Inc.
Kaustubh Dhavse
Joint Secretary & Officer on Special Duty to Hon’ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra
Sharad Sanghi
Founder
Neysa Networks
Vipin Shirsat
Managing Director India
Princeton Digital Group
Pratap Mane
Country Head, India
Colt Data Center Services
Vivek Dahiya
Head of Data Centre Advisory & Transaction Services, Data Centre Group, Asia Pacific
Cushman & Wakefield
Kalyan Muppaneni
Chief Executive Officer
Pi Datacenters Pvt Ltd
Venkatraman Swaminathan
Vice President & Country General Manager India & SAARC, Secure Power Division Schneider Electric India
Girish Dhavle
Chief Technology Officer
Sify Infinit Spaces Ltd (SISL)
Sanjay Aneja
President – Sales
NxtGen Cloud Technologies Pvt Ltd
Alberto Pagano
Global Data Center Segment Manager
ABB India
Kirtikar Ojha
Chief Marketing Officer
Larsen & Toubro India
Vinish Bawa
Partner and Leader Telecom
PwC India
Vneet S. Jaain
Managing Director
Adani Green Energy Ltd
Vipin Jain
President - Data Center Operations
CtrlS Datacenters Ltd
E J Rao
Vice President – Electro-Mechanical Projects, Factories & Data Centres
Blue Star Ltd
Varun Maniar
Managing Director
Electromech Infraprojects Pvt Ltd
Satya Bhavaraju
Chief Executive Officer
Refroid Technologies Pvt. Ltd
Prasad Tilve
Head Strategy & Hyperscale Business, Data Centre, India
CapitaLand Investment Ltd
Benjamin Isaac
Senior Director
Data Centre Lead – Capital Market lead India
JLL India
Sanjay Bhutani
Chief Business Officer
AdaniConneX
Vijay Tripathi
Group Chief Financial Officer
BDx Datacenters
Shrirang Deshpande
Country Head, Strategic Programs
Vertiv India
Deepak Shewani
Chief Executive Officer
Fixotec International
Suresh Balakrishnan
Co-Founder and Managing Director
STULZ CHSPL (India)
Ankur Mishra
Anchor, Chief of Bureau
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