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AI infrastructure leads global spending towards $2.7 trillion by 2026
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Fusion42 · 2 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Global spending on AI infrastructure is expected to reach $1.48 trillion by 2026, driving the largest-ever data center buildout primarily by hyperscalers and service providers. This surge also boosts AI software embedding and cybersecurity investments, creating significant opportunities and challenges for Indian data center operators and policymakers.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Cloud Infrastructure.
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Indian data center operators face a surge in demand for AI-optimised capacity and need to upgrade power and cooling systems quickly. You must move fast to secure hyperscaler and colocation deals before competitors fill the pipeline.
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