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Equinix publishes data center in Mumbai, India
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Equinix has launched a new data center in Mumbai, India.
Key facts
- First announced in August 2020 and closed in September 2021, the deal saw the colo giant pick up two data centers in Mumbai for $161 million
- Located on five acres in Chandivali, Powai, the five-story facility can support 1,370 racks in its first phase, and 5,475 racks at full build-out
- Equinix has invested $95 million in this phase of development
- The company launched MB4 in late 2023 and launched a facility in Chennai last year
Summary
The colo giant this week announced the opening of its fourth International Business Exchange (IBX) data center in Mumbai, MB3. Located on five acres in Chandivali, Powai, the five-story facility can support 1,370 racks in its first phase, and 5,475 racks at full build-out. Cyrus Adaggra, president, Asia-Pacific, Equinix, said: “India continues to play a pivotal role in shaping Asia‑Pacific’s digital future, and the opening of MB3 strengthens our ability to support customers as they navigate new growth driven by cloud adoption, AI innovation, and increasing interconnection needs. "With this expansion, organizations can now tap into greater capacity and a globally consistent platform, helping them accelerate transformation and unlock the full potential of India’s fast‑growing digital ecosystem.