India added 71 megawatt IT data centre during Jan-Jun, demand projected to be strong: Savills.

According to a report by Savills India, approximately 71 megawatts of IT data center capacity was added in India during the first half of 2024, driven by demand from hyperscalers, BFSI, IT, and other service sectors. These sectors heavily rely on data centers for colocation and related services. The report also mentions that data localization plans and incentives offered by various states are expected to attract investments in data centers. Additionally, artificial intelligence (AI) is being used in breast cancer screening to detect potential problems early, with Anand Mahindra, chairperson of Mahindra Group, expressing optimism about the value of AI in healthcare. [Extracted from the article]