The Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) established itself as the third largest data centre market in the Asia-Pacific region after Shanghai and Tokyo, according to the Q1 2023 report. A study by Knight Frank revealed that Mumbai, India's commercial capital, boasts a capacity of 2,337 MW, placing it among the top three data centre markets in the region. Shanghai leads the way with 2,692 MW, followed by Tokyo with 2,575 MW.
Mumbai stands out as a notable success story for the March quarter, with its total capacity expansion crossing the important milestone of 2,000 MW. The market experienced a capacity addition of 328 MW, driven by announcements from existing players and the entry of a new market player, Digital Edge, a Stone Peak-backed operator that is set to provide a hyper scale facility in the market.
Knight Frank India CMD Shishir Baijal highlighted Mumbai's substantial growth in overall capacity, positioning the city as a key beneficiary within India's expanding data centre landscape. The data centre sector has witnessed a significant boom in recent years due to the exponential growth of internet usage in various sectors.
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