Maharashtra to emerge as global leader in data centres within three years: Maharashtra Minister for Marketing and Protocol
Mar 13, 2026
Maharashtra is positioned to become one of the world leaders in the data center industry within the next three years. Speaking at the 7th Datacenter Blueprint Summit 2026 in Mumbai's BKC, Jaykumar Rawal, the Maharashtra Minister for Marketing and Protocol, FDI, Diaspora Affairs, and Outreach stated that the state is already leading the digital economy. He highlighted that "In three years from now, Maharashtra would be one of the world leaders in data centers." This growth is supported by a large number of international investments and a focus on making the state a global powerhouse for artificial intelligence and digital infrastructure.