India’s data centre pipeline may create 4.33 lakh jobs by 2030India's proposed data centre pipeline could generate nearly 4.33 lakh ecosystem jobs and create demand for 195 million square feet of residential space by 2030. “With artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and enterprise digitisation accelerating investments, India’s installed data centre capacity is expected to grow significantly, bringing with it a new wave of infrastructure-led real estate development,” the firm said. The report revealed that their long-term impact extends well beyond technology, acting as catalysts for housing demand, infrastructure investment and urban expansion across emerging growth corridors. We believe data centers will increasingly serve as infrastructure anchors that redefine how cities expand in the coming years,” he added. Maharashtra is projected to be the major beneficiary generating over 54 million sq ft of residential demand, followed by Karnataka with nearly 28 million sq ft, Andhra Pradesh with over 23 million sq ft, Uttar Pradesh with approximately 22.7 million sq ft, Telangana with 21.6 million sq ft and Tamil Nadu with 19.4 million sq ft.