Blackstone-backed Lumina Acquires 3.8 Acre Mumbai Land for Rs 475 Crore to Expand Data Centre Footprint
Lumina CloudInfra, a Blackstone-backed data centre platform, has purchased 3.8 acres of land in Mumbai for Rs 475 crore to expand its data centre capacity. The deal highlights the growing importance of Mumbai as a key data centre market in India.
Data CentreBlackstoneLuminaMumbaiReal EstateReal Estate MumbaiSep 23, 2025
This acquisition marks Lumina's second site in the Mumbai market. The company is currently building a data centre on a Navi Mumbai land parcel with a capacity of 180 megawatts (MW). Of this, 30 MW in capacity is already operational. The Chandivali site is expected to have a capacity of 60 MW.
Lumina's expansion plans are ambitious. The company aims to have around 600 MW in data centre capacity. Besides Mumbai, Lumina is planning to set up two data centres in southern India, with a total capacity of 240 MW. The firm also has another 120 MW in the pipeline for southern India. In total, Lumina may have an India capacity of around 600 MW.
The deals underscore the moves by major data centre players, including hyperscalers and data co-location operators, to ramp up data centre capacity, particularly in the Mumbai metropolitan region, which is the largest data centre market in India. Lumina plans to invest around Rs 50,000 crore to set up its data centre portfolio in India. Blackstone, the world's largest owner and provider of data centres, has a global data centre portfolio worth more than $100 billion.
Other significant players in the data centre market include Hiranandani-owned Yotta, CapitaLand, Adani Connex, K Raheja Corp-backed Mindspace REIT, Larsen & Toubro-owned Cloudfiniti, RMZ, and Airtel's Nxtra. These companies have announced major moves to increase data centre capacity in key markets like Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, and Kolkata. Hyperscalers such as Google, Amazon Web Services, and Microsoft have also been expanding their data centre capabilities across most key markets in India.
The growing demand for data centres is driven by the rapid expansion of digital services, cloud computing, and the increasing need for data storage and processing capabilities. Mumbai, with its strategic location and robust infrastructure, remains a prime location for data centre investments.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lumina CloudInfra?
Lumina CloudInfra is a data centre platform owned by private equity giant Blackstone. It focuses on building and operating data centres in key markets in India, particularly in the Mumbai metropolitan region.
How much land did Lumina acquire in Mumbai?
Lumina acquired 3.8 acres of land in Chandivali, Mumbai, for Rs 475 crore to expand its data centre capacity.
What is the planned capacity of the new data centre in Chandivali?
The new data centre in Chandivali is expected to have a capacity of 60 MW.
What is the total planned capacity of Lumina in India?
Lumina plans to have around 600 MW in data centre capacity in India, with significant investments in Mumbai and southern India.
Why is Mumbai a key market for data centres?
Mumbai is a key market for data centres due to its strategic location, robust infrastructure, and growing demand for digital services and cloud computing. It is the largest data centre market in India.
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