CBRE says India data centres drew USD 173 billion since 2021
In short
CBRE said India’s data centre sector has attracted USD 173 billion since 2021. It also said around 130 MW of new capacity was added in the first half of 2026, and more than 200 MW may come in the second half.
This matters because the sector is still growing fast and could reach 2 GW by year-end. The report does not say which companies are behind the money or the new projects.
What the reporting says
India’s data centre sector attracted USD 173 billion since 2021, and CBRE said capacity could reach 2 GW by year-end, with about 130 MW added in the first half of 2026 and more than 200 MW expected in the second half. The report points to strong investment and expansion momentum. What remains unknown is which companies supplied the capital or how much of the planned capacity will be completed on time.
Why it matters
CBRE said India’s data centre sector has drawn USD 173 billion in investment since 2021. It also reported around 130 MW of new capacity added in the first half of 2026, with more than 200 MW expected in the second half and total capacity seen at 2 GW by year-end. The figures indicate rapid expansion, but the reporting does not identify investors or specific operators.