The year 2025 marked a pivotal chapter in the data center sector, driven predominantly by the explosive growth of artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, and high-performance computing (HPC). Global capacity expanded significantly, with supply chains strained by unprecedented demand. Key themes included market consolidation amid low vacancy rates, innovations in power efficiency and sustainability, a surge in large-scale constructions, and record-breaking investments t

The digital revolution has positioned data centers as a pivotal asset class, driven by the surge in cloud computing and artificial intelligence demands. In the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, which hosts 60% of the global population and rapidly digitalizing economies, data center growth is accelerating, with projections indicating a need for 1.7 times the capital investment compared to the United States to meet pipeline requirements. Regulatory frameworks in APAC vary significant

India’s data center industry in 2025 is at a critical inflection point: rapid growth is being matched by equally strong sustainability imperatives. The sector, valued at USD 10.48 billion, is projected to nearly triple by 2032, but its environmental footprint is forcing a pivot toward renewable energy, advanced cooling, and water conservation. Market Growth and Environmental Challenges The Indian data center market is projected to reach USD 27.2 billion by 2032, growing at a

The Supreme Court has remanded the Maharashtra MYT review back to MERC and ordered a fresh decision within 12 weeks, keeping existing tariffs in force while mandating stakeholder consultation — a move that could reshape developer economics, consumer bills, and the pace of storage and renewable integration in the state. The dispute centers on MERC’s Multi‑Year Tariff (MYT) order  and a subsequent review order that was challenged in court. The Supreme Court’s November ruling re

By aligning policy, investment, and technology, India can transform its data centre ecosystem into a resilient backbone that not only fuels AI capabilities but also sets global benchmarks in efficiency and inclusivity India’s rapid digitalization and ambition to become a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI) demand a robust data centre ecosystem. This paper examines the current state of India’s data centre infrastructure, identifies policy and investment gaps, and pro

India’s digital infrastructure is entering a decisive growth phase. With a clear regulatory regime, global-scale investments, and an...

India’s data center sector is rapidly transforming into a global benchmark for AI-ready, low-carbon, and grid-interactive digital...

India's power sector is a critical component of its economy and society, with increasing demand driven by industrial growth,...