
Sep 1, 2026
✦CNBC TV18
India’s AI ambitions face a physical challenge: Building enough data centres, power and connectivity
India’s data centre capacity could rise from 1.5-1.6 GW today to 7 GW by 2030. Experts said India needs a coordinated approach to build this physical infrastructure. Sanjeev Kumar Gupta said, "India needs a very important mission for infrastructure in the digital economy." This growth requires more power and water.