Amazon Data Services India Pvt. Ltd. has strengthened its presence in India’s rapidly expanding data centre sector by leasing approximately four acres of land from Larsen & Toubro (L&T) in Powai, Mumbai. The long-term agreement, valued at more than ₹650 crore over its tenure, marks another significant investment by Amazon in India’s digital infrastructure.
The leased land, measuring around 16,187 square metres (approximately four acres), will be used to develop a new data centre facility. The lease agreement extends for over 17 years, until February 2044, with Amazon expected to pay a monthly rent of nearly ₹2.76 crore. The contract also includes a 3% annual escalation in rental payments and a premium payment of ₹72 crore to L&T. A 24-month rent-free period has also been incorporated into the agreement.
This latest transaction is part of Amazon’s phased expansion strategy in Powai. The company first leased 5.5 acres from L&T in 2022, followed by another four acres in 2023. With the latest addition, Amazon’s total leased land in Powai now stands at approximately 13.5 acres, establishing the location as one of its key data centre campuses in India.
Mumbai continues to attract major investments from hyperscale cloud providers due to several strategic advantages. The city offers robust fibre connectivity, multiple submarine cable landing stations, reliable power infrastructure, and close proximity to a large concentration of enterprise customers. These factors make Mumbai India’s largest and most preferred data centre market.
Within Mumbai, Powai has emerged as a preferred destination for technology and digital infrastructure projects. Its strategic location between the city’s eastern and western suburbs, coupled with the presence of major corporate offices, technology firms, and research institutions, provides an ideal ecosystem for large-scale data centre developments.
Amazon’s continued investment reflects the growing demand for cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), and digital services across India. As businesses accelerate digital transformation and data consumption rises, the need for advanced, scalable data centres is increasing rapidly. Industry experts believe that such investments will further strengthen India’s digital economy while generating opportunities in construction, engineering, power infrastructure, and specialized sectors such as data centre flooring, cooling systems, and electrical services.
