Pi Data Centers is set to strengthen its presence in India with the launch of its first Mumbai facility by August 2026, alongside a strategic partnership with JLL to support a 23 MW expansion across the country.
The company has announced the first phase of its 3 MW data centre in central Mumbai. This facility is designed to support hyperscale, AI-ready, co-location, and cloud infrastructure needs. JLL served as the exclusive advisor on the lease transaction for this project.
The Mumbai facility will complement Pi’s existing 60 MW hyperscale capacity in Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh, and an upcoming 3 MW facility in Hyderabad, Telangana, expected to go live in October 2026.
Built for next-generation digital demand, the Mumbai data centre focuses on high availability, scalability, and operational resilience. It aims to support enterprises, hyperscalers, and AI-driven businesses across key markets in India.
Kalyan Muppaneni, founder, chairman, and CEO of Pi Data Centers, said, “This capacity addition, alongside our existing 60 MW infrastructure in Amaravati and another upcoming 3 MW data centre in Hyderabad in October 2026, enables us to deliver seamless, high-performance digital infrastructure across key regions.”
He added that Pi’s presence across Mumbai, Amaravati, and Hyderabad offers a strong combination of low-latency access and large-scale capacity, positioning the company as a preferred partner for AI-ready infrastructure.
Rachit Mohan, managing director, data centre leasing, APAC, JLL, said, “India is emerging as a global data centre hub, backed by cost competitiveness, adequate energy supply, and stable governance. This transaction represents our deep understanding of what next-generation digital infrastructure demands: strategic location selection, future-ready scalability, and optimised efficiency designed specifically for the sophisticated needs of hyperscalers and enterprises.”
India’s data centre sector has grown at a 24% CAGR since 2020, with annual absorption nearly doubling over 5 years. Growth is driven by hyperscalers, BFSI, ecommerce, media, and technology sectors. AI workloads, digitalisation, and cloud adoption are expected to further accelerate demand.
According to JLL, 100 GW of new data centre capacity will be added globally between 2026 and 2030, doubling total capacity. The sector is projected to grow at a 14% CAGR, requiring energy innovation to manage grid constraints.
A recent report by Vestian estimates India’s data centre market will grow from $10 billion in 2025 to $22 billion by 2030. Between 2020 and 2024, the sector attracted $13–15 billion in investments, with nearly 80% coming from foreign institutional investors. Announced investments of $60–70 billion over the next 5 years highlight continued momentum.
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