BLACK & VEATCH
REGIONAL FOCUS : DATA CENTRES IN INDIA FACE UNIQUE CHALLENGES
CASE STUDY
India aims to secure much of the regional investment being made in Asia , which is expected to account for half of the global data centre market by 2025 . The country reclassified data centres as “ infrastructure ” in April 2022 , and this change in legislation is expected to attract investment from developers having access to capital at lower credit rates as a result .
With huge potential for demand growth , international data centre providers are ramping up to secure market share . In recent years , many have acquired local players or entered into joint-venture arrangements .
Developers looking to fast-track construction face challenges including access to local teams at wage rates that retain reliable and high-quality outcomes , while also designing facilities that are sustainable within the Indian market , particularly with the country facing increased climate change impact .
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